Solid-shell finite elements are proposed in this article for the efficient and accurate modelling of laminated glass structures. The elements are applied to two test examples and performance is compared to 3D elasticity theory. One example involves a real world structure, where special attention is directed to the prediction of stress distribution around point fixings.
Origin
Lund Unviersity, Sweden
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide Sept/Oct 2010 144, 146-147
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 2988