A Finite Circular Arch Element Based on Trigonometric Shape Functions

The curved-beam finite element formulation by trigonometric function for curvature is presented. Instead of displacement function, trigonometric function is introduced for curvature to avoid the shear and membrane locking phenomena. Element formulation is carried out in polar coordina...

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Main Authors: H. Saffari, R. Tabatabaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2007-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/78507