Category: Theory

  • Constant Strain Triangle Elements (CST)

    Constant Strain Triangle Elements (CST)

    Quickfem currently uses planar constraint strain triangle elements (CST).  CST elements are the simplest planar elements to create, solve and understand, and as such are ideally suited to FEA on mobile platforms. The main limitation of CST elements is that they are overly stiff in bending, however, this can be addressed by increasing the number…

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