A SIMPLE FINITE ELEMENT MODEL FOR ELASTIC-PLASTIC PLATE BENDING

A consistent finite element model for a plate is developed based on triangular elements and a piecewise-linear displacement field. The resulting generalized stresses are the average normal moments across the element interfaces. Equilibrium equations are derived for each node, and a simple constitutive equation is obtained for each generalized stress. Applications are made to some square plate problems. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Illinois Institute of Technology

  Department of Mechanics
  Chicago, IL  United States  60616
• Authors:
  • McMahon, A
  • Hodge Jr, P G
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Pagination: 66 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Bending stress; Elastic deformation; Finite element method; Plastic deformation; Stresses
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032210
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOMIIT-1-46
• Contract Numbers: N00014-67-A-02100002
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1972 12:00AM