hi
as suggested by bradh you can use solid elements.
but it unnecessary involves more computational work.
instead you can use selective reduced integration means
use reduced integration only for shear terms.
you can find good explation in T.J.R. Hughes...
hi
actually my project is in thin shell analysis.
you cannot use regular elements for thin shells because
as thickness decreases elements tends to become more
stiff and causes shear stress locking.
one way is to use reduced integration for shear terms
if you need more...
