Abstract
The quadratic quadrilateral element is a two-dimensional finite element with both local and global coordinates. It is characterized by quadratic shape functions in each of the x and y directions. This element can be used for plane stress or plane strain problems in elasticity. This is the second isoparametric element we deal with in this book. The quadratic quadrilateral element has modulus of elasticity E, Poisson’s ratio v, and thickness t.
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Logan, D.,A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Second Edition, PWS Publishing Company, ITP, 1993
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Kattan, P.I. (2008). The Quadratic Quadrilateral Element. In: MATLAB Guide to Finite Elements. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70698-4_14
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