A comparison of three-dimensional continuum and shell elements for finite plasticity

authored by

Peter Wriggers, R. Eberlein, S. Reese

Abstract

For three-dimensional continuum elements in solid mechanics crucial developments were achieved by Simo and Armero [Int. J. Numer. Meth. Engng 33, 1413-1449 (1992)] and Simo et al. [Comput. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engng 110, 359-386 (1993)] recently. These elements are locking free and show superior bending behaviour even for large strains. Naturally, solid elements are easier to develop and to implement than shell elements. This fact motivates a comparison of continuum and shell elements for thin shell problems. Thus, in this paper, continuum and shell formulations are compared for finite elasto-plastic deformations.

External Organisation(s)

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Type

Article

Journal

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volume

33

Pages

3309-3326

No. of pages

18

ISSN

0020-7683

Publication date

08.1996

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Modelling and Simulation, General Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7683(95)00262-6 (Access: Unknown)