A Simple Finite Element Model for Elastic-Plastic Plate Bending,

Abstract

A consistent finite element model for a plate is developed based on triangular elements and a piecewise-linear displacement field. The resulting generalized stresses are the average normal moments across the element interfaces. Equilibrium equations are derived for each node, and a simple constitutive equation is obtained for each generalized stress. Applications are made to some square plate problems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0734689

Entities

People

  • Arla Mcmahon
  • Philip G. Hodge Jr.

Organizations

  • Illinois Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrhenius Equation
  • Constitutive Equations
  • Differential Equations
  • Displacement
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Mathematics

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.