Linear Tetrahedron is a four-nodes isoparametric solid element.
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Type |
solid element |
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Physical property |
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Mesh connectivity |
TE4 |
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Number of nodes |
4 |
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Degrees of freedom |
3 (translations) |
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Type of behavior |
elastic |
This element has only one gauss point: the gravity center (P1) of the tetrahedron.
There are only three translations.