Abstract
AbstractThis paper concerns the shell element formulation used for linear analysis. Introduction of hierarchical incompatible modes into the ordinary 8‐node solid element is very effective to obtain the rational deflection–rotation relationship. An efficient revision scheme without using numerical volume integration is developed to ensure the satisfaction of the patch test. A lot of numerical tests are carried out for the validation of the present element. Numerical results show that the element can give satisfactory accuracy and convergence, especially for moderately thick shells. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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