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Computer Implementation and Testing

The previous formulation for the shell element was incorporated into DYNAZ, the nonlinear multi-system-analysis finite element code. The developed shell element allows the use of variable nodes to accommodate wide variety of problems and to allow for appropriate mesh refinements. Several cases are then tested and compared with other analytical and numerical solutions to verify the correctness of the formulation.



 

A. Zeiny
2000-09-06