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Topic: locking and hourglassing

how can be locking and hourglassing checked in a 3D model with IsoBrick elements?
Additionally, what is the formulation adopted by atena3d for geometrically non linear models? Incompatible mode elements?

Thanks

Giovanni

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  • dpryl
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Re: locking and hourglassing

Dear minafogiovanni, please see the ATENA Theory manual for detailed information: 

For the geometry, above all Chapter I.

For the 3D volume elements, 3.5 3D Solid Elements. As far as I understand, hourglassing does not come into question as the linear brick elements have 8 Nodes and also 8 Integration Points.
Under typical conditions, locking is excluded by providing enough elements per thickness in bending direction (see also ATENA 3D User's, 3.7.4.1.4 Final Notes on Meshing or ATENA-GiD User's, 5.7.1 Notes on Meshing).

If you have some specific suspition, please follow Troubleshooting, 2.1.1 to send us your model etc.

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