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A finite element model for Mindlin plates

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In the general framework of Reissner-Mindlin theory, a plate model based on certain ‘potential functions’ is discussed, together with its mechanical interpretation. A finite element implementation is also described and numerical results are reported.

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  1. Departimento di Matematica e Informatica, Università di Udine, I-33100, Udine, Italy

    S. Alliney

  2. ENACE Sociedad Anonima, Casilla de Correo 2399, 1000, Capital Federal, Argentina

    R. S. Carnicer

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Communicated by S.N. Atluri, March 29, 1990

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Alliney, S., Carnicer, R.S. A finite element model for Mindlin plates. Computational Mechanics 7, 299–310 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00350160

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