Linear Triangle is a three-nodes plate finite element with flexing and transverse shear based on the Reissner/Mindlin theory (thick plates).
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Type |
surface element |
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Physical property |
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Mesh connectivity |
TR3 |
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Number of nodes |
3 |
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Degrees of freedom |
6 (3 translations and 3 rotations) |
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Type of behavior |
elastic |
This element has only one gauss point: the gravity center of the triangle (P1).