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Mindlin's theory

Submitted by bruno-page on

I have modelled a base with concentic circles-that is circles of same centre and different radii.

Also, each circle has a different thickness.The largest thickness being 2000 mm.

Can I use Mindlin's plate elements for these plates (circles).I believe Mindlin's theory works for thick plates.Will a thickness of 2000mm cause any problem?