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  1. bill5678

    references for 3-node beam elements ?

    in reply to you :- rb1957 1) that "patch test" sounds something like what i'm trying to do 2) yes, i tried google (as was suggested). i found a little info, but, i'm still looking cooperDBM 1) no, you are definitely NOT a dim bulb ! this stuff (research) is highly specialised, and i have...
  2. bill5678

    references for 3-node beam elements ?

    thanks again for your replies i'll give you even more info, about what i'm doing. i'm working on a comparative research study. the study involves analysing the reliability of a 1-D beam. the reliability has previously been calculated by several authors. each author has a reliability analysis...
  3. bill5678

    references for 3-node beam elements ?

    thanks for your replies i'll give you a bit more info, about what i'm doing -- to give you an idea about what i'm after. i'll try NOT to use too much "technical jargon". i'm working on a research study. the study involves analysing the reliability of a 1-D beam. the beam has fixed supports at...
  4. bill5678

    references for 3-node beam elements ?

    i'm analysing a 1-Dimensional beam, which is subjected to a Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL). i'm analysing the beam using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). i'm using 1-Dimensional beam elements, that have 2 Degrees Of Freedom (DOF) at each node -- vertical displacement, and rotation. the...

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