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Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question

Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question

Solid 186 & 187 shape functions nomenclature - fast question

(OP)
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:

http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=e525d578-7b66-4e83-80d9-023008efff96&file=SOLID186_shape_functions.png
for SOLID186
r, s, t - what do these mean?

http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=44e2494d-182c-44f3-b454-573d120f861e&file=SOLID187_shape_functions.png
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

(OP)
Can somebody help me?

I would really need it for Wednesday afternoon, I can't find anything!


Thanks in advance!

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