US-FE-LSPIM TRI3 Element for Free Vibration Analysis

For the purpose of construction an effective element model, the US- FE-LSPIM TRI3 element formulation, which is based on the concept of unsymmetric finite element formulation, is established. Classical linear triangle shape functions and FE-LSPIM TRI3 element shape functions are used as test and trial functions respectively. Classical linear triangle shape functions fulfill the requirements of continuity in displacement field for test functions. The FE-LSPIM TRI3 element shape functions synthesize the individual strengths of meshfree and finite element methods so they are more proper for trial functions. The element is applied in free vibration analysis of two dimension solids. Typical benchmark problems are solved. The results show that this element is more accurate and capable of good performances under both regular and irregular meshes.