Analysis of kinematic linked interpolation methods for Reissner-Mindlin plate problems

Authors
Auricchio, F Lovadina, C
Citation
F. Auricchio et C. Lovadina, Analysis of kinematic linked interpolation methods for Reissner-Mindlin plate problems, COMPUT METH, 190(18-19), 2001, pp. 2465-2482
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
00457825 → ACNP
Volume
190
Issue
18-19
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2465 - 2482
Database
ISI
SICI code
0045-7825(2001)190:18-19<2465:AOKLIM>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The approximation to the solution of Reissner-Minidlin plate problem is con sidered in the framework of finite element technique. A general strategy, i nvolving a linking operator between rotations and vertical displacements, i s analyzed. An abstract convergence result is provided. Examples of element s falling into this framework are presented and shown to be stable and lock ing-free. Numerical tests detail the performances of the elements. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.