Quadrilateral isoparametric finite elements for plane elastic Cosserat bodies

摘要

4-node, 8-node and 8(4)-node quadrilateral plane isoparametric elements are used for the solution of bound ary value problems in linear isotropic Cosserat elasticity. The patch test is applied to validate the finite elements. Engineering problems of stress concentration around a circular hole in plane strain condition and mechanical behaviors of heterogeneous materials with rigid inclusions and pores are computed to test the accuracy and capability of these three types of finite elements.