Abstract: Displacement functions used for simply supported finite strips are combined with those of a rectangular plate‐bending element. The resulting finite strip‐element combines a number of advantages of both finite strips and ...

Abstract: Finite panels are large finite elements which permit plate structures to be analyzed with minimum discretisation. Data preparation and computer storage requirements are significantly reduced with finite panels compared ...

Abstract: A finite strip‐element method is presented for the analysis of thick and thin plates under transverse loading. The method combines a number of advantages of both finite strips and finite elements. The formulation results ...