Abstract: A new axisymmetric element suitable for the static analysis of shells of revolution is developed in this paper. The element, which is based on classical thin shell theory, employs a set of B‐spline shape functions for the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a spline finite element for bending analysis of thin‐plate structures. A new set of B‐spline shape functions is developed for the interpolation of displacements. The element has nine nodes, in the shape ...