Linear Quadrangle

Linear quadrangle (QD4) is a four-nodes surface element based on the Reissner/Mindlin theory.

Related Topics
Shell Property
Membrane Property
Shear Panel Property
Attributes
Type surface element
Physical property Shell Property

Membrane Property

Shear Panel Property

Mesh connectivity QD4
Number of nodes 4
Degrees of freedom (per node) 6 (3 translations and 3 rotations)
Type of behavior elastic



This element has four gauss points.

P1 (-/2 ; -/2)

P2 (/2 ; -/2)

P3 (/2 ; /2)

P4 (-/2 ; /2)