Q1 element

Represents 2D isoparametric quad element. The element geometry in (x,y) plane is defined using 4 corner nodes. The element supports linear and quadratic approximation.

Table 69 q1 element summary

Keyword

q1

Description

q1 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/t02.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, mpm/mpms_cook2_u2p1.in (and 1 more)