Abstract
A new. high-accuracy, finite element for thick and thin plate bending is developed, based upon Mindlin plate theory. The element is a 9-node quadrilateral, which exhibits improved characteristics in comparison with the 8-node serendipity, or the 9-node Lagrange elements. In particular, the element stiffness possesses correct rank, and high accuracy is attainable for extremely thin plates. Due to the consistently good performance of the element, it is proposed as a candidate for inclusion in finite element programs available to the general user.
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