Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question
Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question
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Hello.
I really need urgent help just to understand de nomenclature of the shape functions for elements SOLID186 and SOLID187.
It is present in ANSYS help, and I even have the Zienkiewicz book, but I don't find the meaning of:
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for SOLID186
r, s, t - what do these mean?
htt p://files. engineerin g.com/getf ile.aspx?f older=44e2 494d-182c- 44f3-b454- 573d120f86 1e&fil e=SOLID187 _shape_fun ctions.png
for SOLID187
L1, L2, L3, L4 - what do these mean?
Thanks very much for your time!
I really need urgent help just to understand de nomenclature of the shape functions for elements SOLID186 and SOLID187.
It is present in ANSYS help, and I even have the Zienkiewicz book, but I don't find the meaning of:
htt
for SOLID186
r, s, t - what do these mean?
htt
for SOLID187
L1, L2, L3, L4 - what do these mean?
Thanks very much for your time!





RE: Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question
I would really need it for Wednesday afternoon, I can't find anything!
Thanks in advance!