An investigation of a finite rotation four node assumed strain shell element

The paper presents a shell formulation based on the ‘degenerated solid approach’. The theory employs covariant strains and performs explicit integration through the shell thickness. The rigid body motion is exactly represented. The consistent tangent stiffness matrix is evaluated for the four node quadrilateral. It is shown, in the final part, that this type of element, which distinguishes itself by a very simple and easily understandable theory, gives good answers for linear as well as non-linear applications.

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