Linear Tetrahedron

Linear tetrahedron (TE4) is a four-nodes iso-parametric solid element.

Related Topics
Solid Property
Attributes
Type solid element
Physical property Solid Property
Mesh connectivity TE4
Number of nodes 4
Degrees of freedom (per node) 3 (3 translations)
Type of behavior elastic



This element has only one gauss point: the gravity center (P1) of the tetrahedron.

There are only three translations.