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Quadrature element analysis of planar frameworks

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The recently proposed weak form quadrature element method (QEM) is extended to the analysis of planar frameworks which are characterized by C1 continuity. Weak form quadrature elements for planar frameworks are developed. Examples are presented and comparison with the results of the finite element method is made to demonstrate the effectiveness and high computational efficiency of the QEM.

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Zhong, H., Gao, M. Quadrature element analysis of planar frameworks. Arch Appl Mech 80, 1391–1405 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00419-009-0388-9

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