Abstract
The direct boundary element method (DBEM) as a valuable numerical tool for plate bending analysis has been well established. Since the method involves the use of fundamental solutions and the placement of source points within or very close to boundary elements, much of the work in this area has been devoted to the process as well as theory. Here its versatility in a relatively complex engineering environment is demonstrated. The paper describes the plate as a structural element type interconnected with others. Building frame analysis is indicated, but a wider range of application will be evident. Emphasis is placed on some of the steps that have been taken to facilitate numerical computations in a fairly rugged area of structural engineering.
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