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Three-node axisymmetric element (CAX3)

This element is very similar to the three-node shell element. Figures 62 and 63 apply (just drop the middle nodes). For more information on axisymmetric elements the reader is referred to the section on CAX8 elements.



guido dhondt 2014-03-02