| Abstract: | ![]()
A least square based finite element algorithm is developed for some elasto-static problems. In the formulation both stresses and displacements appear as simultaneous variables. In two dimensional (plane) analysis, parabolie isoparametric elements are used. Considerable improvement of performance is obtained with a numerical integration based on 2 × 2 Gauss point distribution over more accurate integration schemes. Reasons for this are presented. The formulation is extended in the section ‘General least square formulation’ to beams and plates with a similar success of ‘reduced’ integration. |
