3.6 Shell elements

Abaqus Theory Guide

3.6 Shell elements

“Shell element overview,” Section 3.6.1
“Axisymmetric shell elements,” Section 3.6.2
“Shear flexible small-strain shell elements,” Section 3.6.3
“Triangular facet shell elements,” Section 3.6.4
“Finite-strain shell element formulation,” Section 3.6.5
“Small-strain shell elements in Abaqus/Explicit,” Section 3.6.6
“Axisymmetric shell element allowing asymmetric loading,” Section 3.6.7
“Transverse shear stiffness in composite shells and offsets from the midsurface,” Section 3.6.8
“Rotary inertia for five degree of freedom shell elements,” Section 3.6.9