A penalized stress condition for multi-variable finite elements is applied to develop a simple four-node Reissner-Mindlin plate element. Introducing a penalty factor in the modified Hellinger-Reissner energy functional ...

This paper examines issues of numerical error pertaining to fluid structure coupling, as applied to vibration control by the use of Liquid Column Vibration Absorbers (LCVAs). These issues are highlighted and source of ...