Abstract
Finite element method based on the assumed-stress hybrid method is a way of formulating a stiffness matrix by use of independent assumptions of an equilibrium stress field within the element and interelement compatible displacement modes on the element boundary. In this study a 4-node quadrilateral assumed-stress hybrid membrane element is presented. The element has 12 d.o.f' s, two translational and one rotational d.o.f. for each joint. The results obtained from numerical examples demonstrate that the element produces accurate solutions which are in a good agreement with other state-of-the-art element solutions.
| Translated title of the contribution | 4 node assumed stress hybrid membrane finite element |
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| Original language | Turkish |
| Pages (from-to) | 3643-3655 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Teknik Dergi/Technical Journal of Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2005 |