Research Article

A Stochastic Wavelet Finite Element Method for 1D and 2D Structures Analysis

Table 3

Comparison of center deflection of the clamp and simply supported Mindlin plate under uniform load.

Mesh method (DOFs)Center deflection [ m]
The clamp supported Mindlin plateThe simply supported Mindlin plate

100 traditional FEM (363)7.942622.598
400 traditional FEM (1323)7.967622.637
900 traditional FEM (2883)7.972222.644
1 BSWI FEM (363)7.976122.651
Exact solution [35]7.976022.649