Linear Triangle

Linear triangle (TR3) is a three-nodes plate finite element with flexing and transverse shear based on the Reissner/Mindlin theory (thick plates).

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

Membrane Property

Mesh connectivity TR3
Number of nodes 3
Degrees of freedom (per node) 6 (3 translations and 3 rotations)
Type of behavior elastic



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