L1 element

Represents 1D isoparametric line element in 3D space. The element geometry is defined using 2 nodes. The element supports linear and quadratic approximation.

Table 70 l1 element summary

Keyword

l1

Description

l1 element

Unknowns

Depending on configured variables

Approximation

Linear and quadratic unknown approximation; Linear approximation of geometry.

Integration

Exact

Features

CS properties

As required by individual terms

Loads

None, need to be defined using terms

Status

Reliable

Tests/Examples

mpm/mpms05.in, mpm/mpms06.in, mpm/mpms08.in, mpm/mpms01.in, mpm/mpms02.in, mpm/mpms07.in, mpm/cook2_u1p0.in, mpm/cook2_u2p1.in, mpm/cook2_u1p0_2.in, mpm/mpms03.in (and 2 more)