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Finite Element Formulation for Plates - Handout 4 -

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<strong>Finite</strong> <strong>Element</strong> Discretization -2-<br />

Page 78<br />

■ Constitutive equations in matrix notation<br />

■ Bending moments:<br />

■ Shear <strong>for</strong>ces:<br />

■ <strong>Element</strong> stiffness matrix of a four-node quadrilateral element<br />

■ Bending stiffness (12x12 matrix)<br />

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