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An adaptive, anisotropic finite element algorithm is proposed to solve the 3D linear elasticity equations in a thin 3D plate. Numerical experiments show that adaptive computations can be performed in thin 3D domains having geometrical aspect ratio 1:1000.

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Picasso, M., Loseille, A. (2015). Anisotropic, Adaptive Finite Elements for a Thin 3D Plate. In: Perotto, S., Formaggia, L. (eds) New Challenges in Grid Generation and Adaptivity for Scientific Computing. SEMA SIMAI Springer Series, vol 5. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06053-8_11

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