Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Campinas, 13100, Campinas, Brazil
São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13.560, São Carlos, Brazil
Abstract:
In this article the direct boundary element formulations of stretching and bending plate problems are combined together to solve thin walled structures and other similar frames. The final system is obtained by assuming each individual plane structural element as a subregion. After the necessary transforms of these equations they can be combined together taking into account the displacement compatibility and equilibrium conditions.