The document discusses the different types of finite elements used in civil engineering. It outlines three main types: 1) 1D elements which are used to analyze trusses, beams, pipes and tubes; 2) 2D elements which are used for plane stress, plane strain and plate bending as well as shell structures; and 3) 3D elements which are used for three-dimensional analysis and axisymmetric solids.
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1. Dr. A. S. Sayyad
Professor & Head
Department of Structural Engineering
Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon 423603.
(An Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune)
Finite Element Method In Civil
Engineering
Types of Finite Elements
3. 2D Elements
Applications: 2D Elements: Analysis of plane stress, plane strain and plate bending. Shell
structures are discretized using shell element or curve element.
3D Elements
Applications: 3D Elements: Three-dimensional analysis, analysis of axisymmetric solids.