Abstract
We prove optimal error estimates in L2 for a nonconforming finite element for Reissner-Mindlin plates recently introduced in [C. Lovadina, A low-order nonconforming finite element for Reissner-Mindlin plates, SIAM J. Numer. Anal. 42 (2005) 2688-2705]. Moreover, we present numerical experiments using this element and other two nonconforming elements analyzed in [F. Brezzi, L.D. Marini, A nonconforming element for the Reissner-Mindlin plate, Comput. Struct. 81 (2003) 515-522].
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3448-3460 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering |
Volume | 195 |
Issue number | 25-28 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Error analysis
- Finite element methods
- Nonconforming methods
- Reissner-Mindlin plates