The Linear Strain Triangular (LST) element is a six noded triangular element that has 12 unknown displacement degrees of freedom. It can be used for finite element analysis of structures and materials. The LST element approximates strains and displacements using linear interpolation between its six nodes.
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1. LINEAR STRAIN TRIANGULAR (LST)
ELEMENT
A six noded triangular element is known as Linear Strain
Triangular (LST) Element which shown in figure. It has 12
unknown displacement degree of freedom.