A four-node C$$^{0}$$ tetrahedral element based on the node-based smoothing technique for the modified couple stress theory
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DOI: 10.1007/s00466-020-01831-3
Abstract: In this paper, a four-node $$C^{0}$$ tetrahedral element for the modified couple stress theory is proposed. Since the governing equations are the fourth-order differential equations, the first-order derivative of displacement or rotation should be approximated… read more here.
Keywords: four node; couple stress; tetrahedral element; node tetrahedral ... See more keywords
A novel approach for tetrahedral-element-based finite element simulations of anisotropic hyperelastic intervertebral disc behavior
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1034441
Abstract: Intervertebral discs are microstructurally complex spinal tissues that add greatly to the flexibility and mechanical strength of the human spine. Attempting to provide an adjustable basis for capturing a wide range of mechanical characteristics and… read more here.
Keywords: spinal segments; element based; finite element; numerical simulations ... See more keywords