JBlack68
Aerospace
- May 19, 2015
- 111
To all
Before I "dive" back into my book on the FE method I thought I ask the question
Assuming a model made of 2D elements (shell) with a thickness 't' (let's say t=5mm) and the surface of interest being much larger that 't' (assumes a square 1000mmx10000mm) if one keeps refining the elements and end up with a very small size (let's say 0.25mm or even smaller if you want) is there a point when one "violates" the theoretical assumptions of a shell element? I am thinking about the fact that the element is much thicker than its size
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Regards
Before I "dive" back into my book on the FE method I thought I ask the question
Assuming a model made of 2D elements (shell) with a thickness 't' (let's say t=5mm) and the surface of interest being much larger that 't' (assumes a square 1000mmx10000mm) if one keeps refining the elements and end up with a very small size (let's say 0.25mm or even smaller if you want) is there a point when one "violates" the theoretical assumptions of a shell element? I am thinking about the fact that the element is much thicker than its size
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Regards