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Implementation of an generic solid element for large deformations and large strain

I'm working at the implementation of a generic solid element for MBDyn (solid-element). It uses a total Lagrange formulation and supports arbitrary constitutive laws including hyper-elasticity. Static and dynamic models are supported including gravity loads and rigid body kinematics. Nodal Cauchy-stress and Green-Lagrange strains can be written to a new output file. The following types of elements are available right now:

  • 8-node hexahedron
  • 20 node hexahedron
  • 20 node hexahedron with reduced integration
  • 15 node pentahedron
  • 10 node tetrahedron

An enhanced assumed strain formulation or fully incompressible materials are not supported right now. If you know a good element type or a special feature to be included, please let me know!

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