A 4-Node Shell Finite Element based on Assumed Bending and Membrane Strains for Static Analysis of Plates and Shells

Authors

sifeddine abderrahmani, University of Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi, AlgeriaFollow

Abstract

In this paper the development of a new rectangular flat shell element is proposed. This element is called SBRPK-SBRIE. This element is used in the numerical analysis of thin structures based on the strain approach with linear elastic behavior. Combining bending and membrane elements yields the proposed element.The strain-based rectangular finite element for the thin plate bending element denoted SBRPK, and the strain-based membrane element denoted SBRIE. Several numerical examples have been conducted to assess the accuracy and reliability of the developed element compared with the theoretical results and other finite elements. Obtained results show its good performance compared to other elements in the literature.

Recommended Citation

abderrahmani, sifeddine (2024) "A 4-Node Shell Finite Element based on Assumed Bending and Membrane Strains for Static Analysis of Plates and Shells," Emirates Journal for Engineering Research: Vol. 29: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/ejer/vol29/iss1/4