Ram Series manual


Appendix 1: Graphics of results depending on the number of nodes

These graphics compares the analytical solution of the classical problem of a thin square plate with different types of loads. The variable compared is the displacement of the center of the plate. Wt is the theoretical value and Wfem is the result of the finite element analysis for different meshes.

The 6-noded Reissner-Mindlin element is the type of element used in ramsolid. The TCCL is another element type used as a test.