FEM shell benchmarks

Representative benchmarks for the Q4RS Reissner–Mindlin shell element.

Benchmarks and mode-shape visualisation for the Q4RS shell element.

Barrel mode 8 animation:

Scordelis-Lo roof vertical displacement field.

Raasch hook geometry used as shell benchmark.

Raasch hook vertical displacement field.

Pinched cylinder displacement field.

Pinched hemisphere displacement field.

Cylindrical container with stiffeners.