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Isoparametric square pyramid
This element can be used yet only for linear elastostatic problems.
Nodes
The element has 5 to 13 nodes. Midside nodes may be omitted.
Each node has displacements $[u,v,w]$ and temperature $[T].$
Edges
The element has 8 edges.
| Edge number | Node order |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 – (6) – 2 |
| 2 | 2 – (7) – 3 |
| 3 | 3 – (8) – 4 |
| 4 | 4 – (9) – 1 |
| 5 | 1 – (10) – 5 |
| 6 | 2 – (11) – 5 |
| 7 | 3 – (12) – 5 |
| 8 | 4 – (13) – 5 |
Faces
The element has 5 faces. Face numbers are depicted in the figure. Face normals point outward from the element.