PS
Pian-Sumihara Quadrilateral Element
Number of Nodes: 4
Number of DoFs: 2 (Translation, Translation)
Supports Body Force
Integration Scheme: 2nd Order Gauss
Constant Consistent Mass Matrix With Same Order Integration
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The original five-parameter stress field is used for stress interpolation.
The mixed framework is used to extend the original formulation to accommodate elastoplastic applications.
As there is no enhanced strain, no local iteration is required. Hence
PS
is faster than elements such asQE2
.
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