Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 13, Number 2, 2002, pages 155-170

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2002.13.2.155

Mixed finite element formulation for folded plates

Nihal Eratli and A. Yalcin Akoz (Turkey)

Abstract

In this study, a new functional is obtained for folded plates with geometric (kinematic) and<br />dynamic (natural) boundary conditions. This functional is the combination of two different functionals.<br />Both functionals are obtained for thick plates which carry in-plane and lateral forces. A new mixed finite<br />element is developed with 4

Key Words

Reissner plate; folded plate; mixed-finite element.

Address

Nihal Eratli and A. Yalcin Akoz, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 80626 Maslak-Istanbul,Turkey