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Numerical approximation of Mindlin-Reissner plates
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Math. Comp. 47 (1986), 151-158 Request permission

Abstract:

We consider a finite element approximation of the so-called Mindlin-Reissner formulation for moderately thick elastic plates. We show that stability and optimal error bounds hold independently of the value of the thickness.
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Additional Information
  • © Copyright 1986 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Math. Comp. 47 (1986), 151-158
  • MSC: Primary 73K25; Secondary 65N30
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1986-0842127-7
  • MathSciNet review: 842127