Intrinsic finite element modeling of a linear membrane shell problem
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چکیده
A Galerkin finite element method for the membrane elasticity problem on a meshed surface is constructed by using two-dimensional elements extended into three dimensions. The membrane finite element model is established using the intrinsic approach suggested by Delfour and Zolésio [8].
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