In most, if not all, of the previous work on finite element formulation and nonlinear solution
procedures, results of geometric nonlinear benchmark problems of shells are presented in …

In the last one and a half decades, a considerable amount of three‐dimensional continuum
finite element models have been proposed for plate/shell analysis. These continuum …

We present in this paper a simple low-order solid-shell element formulation–having only
displacement degrees of freedom (dofs), ie, without rotational dofs–that has an optimal …

The present contribution deals with the modeling and computational simulation of
photovoltaic modules in the context of structural mechanics. Thereby, the focus is on the …

The paper is concerned with a geometrically non-linear solid shell finite element formulation,
which is based on the Hu-Washizu variational principle. For the approximation of the …

In this work an isogeometric solid-shell model for geometrically nonlinear analyses is
proposed. It is based on a linear interpolation through the thickness and a NURBS …

This paper presents eight‐node solid‐shell elements for geometric non‐linear analysis of
elastic shells. To subdue shear, trapezoidal and thickness locking, the assumed natural …

In this paper a new eight‐node (brick) solid‐shell finite element formulation based on the
concept of reduced integration with hourglass stabilization is presented. The work focuses …

The thermoforming of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite panels
generally involves significant in-plane shear deformation. In the present work, the in-plane …

The paper deals with two main advantages in the analysis of slender elastic structures both
achieved through the mixed (stress and displacement) format with respect to the more …