In the FEM element library, what is the correct name for a three noded triangular element?
In the FEM element library, what is the correct name for a three noded triangular element? Correct Answer Constant strain triangular element
A Constant Strain Triangular (CST) element is the simplest triangular element with only three nodes that are located at its ends. A Linear Strain Triangular element (LST) is a six-noded triangular element with three intermediate nodes in addition to three end nodes. For plane stress applications, LST gives an accurate result compare to the three-noded CST element. The variable strain triangular element is a higher-order triangular element with more than six nodes.