Example problem

Quad Element
4 
Using a fully integrated, first order quad  
4 
element: y
1
 
Determine the nodal numbering scheme 3

Draw the zeta and eta coordinates

Specify the locations for Gaussian
5
quadrature  
1.5
0
 
Determine [B] at the first Gaussian location 1 x
Determine [km] {u} = [1 -1 -1 -1 1.5 1.5 0.5 1]T mm
E = 200 GPa, v = 0.3, t = 10 mm
Determine the strain at the second
Gaussian location