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A Study of the Effect of Element Shape on the Accuracy of Various 2D Finite Element Formulations

<p>Linear Isoparametric elements and elements based on the Constant Strain Triangle are developed and incorporated into a computer program, for two dimensional stress analysis on mini computers. These elements are compared at element level using the Weighted Eigenvalue method and in assemblage using sensitivity analysis. Further, a method of predicting results based on the data generated during the comparisons at the element level is also presented. As an application of the computer program, analysis of a porcelain insulator is also included.</p> / Master of Engineering (ME)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/6761
Date09 1900
CreatorsSubbayya, Kuppanda Kiran
ContributorsWeaver, D.S., Mechanical Engineering
Source SetsMcMaster University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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