FEM shell benchmarks

fem
shell
numerical methods
Representative benchmarks for the Q4RNT shell element.
Published

February 1, 2026

Images from the Q4RNT shell element paper draft.

Scordelis-Lo roof vertical displacement field.

Scordelis-Lo roof vertical displacement field.

Raasch hook geometry used as shell benchmark.

Raasch hook geometry used as shell benchmark.

Raasch hook vertical displacement field.

Raasch hook vertical displacement field.

Pinched cylinder displacement field.

Pinched cylinder displacement field.

Pinched hemisphere displacement field.

Pinched hemisphere displacement field.

Cylindrical container with stiffeners.

Cylindrical container with stiffeners.