2. Benchmark solution#

This solution [bib4] is the one obtained with the SAMCEF [bib1] software. The modeling is based on a shell theory in resultant efforts with a co-rotational formulation [bib3] and a discretization DSQ [bib2].

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The mesh considered is \(20\mathrm{\times }4\) quadrilateral elements with 4 nodes each.

2.1. Bibliographical references#

  1. SAMCEF, V7.1 Volume Elements Reference Manual,1998

  2. J-L. BATOZ, G. DHATT: « Modeling Structures by Finite Elements: Beams and Plates », Hermès, Paris, 1992

  3. M.A. CRISFIELD: « Non-linear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures », Volume 1: Essentials, John Wiley, Chichester, 1994

  4. Ph. JETTEUR: Nonlinear Shell Kinematics. Report SAMTECH, Contract PP/GC-134/96, 1998