A regularized dual mixed element for plane elasticity. Implementation and performance of the BDM element (Q1913237): Difference between revisions

We consider aspects of the formulation and numerical implementation of the BDM element. This element is based on an extended dual Hellinger-Reissner principle which leads to optimal convergence rates for the stresses and displacements. The element is characterized by a non-symmetric approximation of the stress field, which implies an approximation of the work-conjugate rotation field, by adding the couple equilibrium with a Lagrangian multiplier. We discuss in detail algorithmic aspects of the implementation and give comparisons with respect to the approximation behaviour of the Q1, Pian-Sumihara and the recently developed Q1/E5 element.