http://www.imechanica.org/node/7515 Comments for "Mindlin's theory" en http://www.imechanica.org/node/7515 <p> I have modelled a base with concentic circles-that is circles of same centre and different radii. </p> <p> Also, each circle has a different thickness.The largest thickness being 2000 mm. </p> <p> Can I use Mindlin&#39;s plate elements for these plates (circles).I believe Mindlin&#39;s theory works for thick plates.Will a thickness of 2000mm cause any problem? </p> <br class="clear" /> http://www.imechanica.org/node/7515#comments Computational Mechanics Forum Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:02:39 -0500 bruno-page 7515 at http://www.imechanica.org