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Three generalized conforming elements for thin plate bending based on generalized compatibility conditions are derived: a triangular element with 9 d.o.f. (LT element) and two rectangular elements with 12 d.o.f. (LR-1 and LR-2). Their formulation is as simple as the conventional non-conforming element and they can be implemented in routine manner. By satisfying the generalized compatibility condition under constant moments, these new elements can always pass the patch test. Numerical examples show that high accurate result is obtained with fewer degrees of freedom by using these new elements of thin plate.
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Communicated by S. N. Atluri, April 21, 1992
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Long, Z.F. Triangular and rectangular plate elements based on generalized compatibility conditions. Computational Mechanics 10, 281–288 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00370094
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00370094