Continuum Shell Elements
Continuum Shell Elements
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Can someone explain the limitations of the continuum shell elements with regards to effectively/accurately modelling plates.
I note that it only has 3 DOF at the connecting nodes (as opposed to 6 DOF with plate elements).
How does it accurately capture bending loads? What are its limitations (in comparison to shell elements)?
I note that it only has 3 DOF at the connecting nodes (as opposed to 6 DOF with plate elements).
How does it accurately capture bending loads? What are its limitations (in comparison to shell elements)?





RE: Continuum Shell Elements
RE: Continuum Shell Elements
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