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We propose two nonconforming finite elements to approximate a boundary value problem arising from strain gradient elasticity, which is a higher-order perturbation of the linearized elastic system. Our elements are H$^2-$nonconforming while…
We propose a novel mixed finite-element formulation for geometrically exact (Simo--Reissner) beams that introduces the moment vector as additional independent field. The specific mixed form allows for an element-local, discontinuous…
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By supplementing the pressure space for the Taylor-Hood element a triangular element that satisfies continuity over each element is produced. Making a novel extension of the patch argument to prove stability, this element is shown to be…