Continuum elements

Structural elements

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One dimension (thickness) is much smaller than the others

Nodal DOF only the displacements

Include both displacements and rotation

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Rotational degree of freedom are essential to satisfy the BC associated with bending behaviour

Use continuum elasticity approach

Use mechanics of materials approximations with the assumption of small thickness

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More complex





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