A Framework for Extension of Dynamic Finite Element Formulation to Flexural Vibration Analysis of Thin Plates

Table 1

Comparison of DFE and FEM formulations under SS-SS-SS-F boundary condition against analytical solution for values of .

Mode number	Analytical result; [17]	12 DOF DFE; Single element mesh	12 DOF FEM; Single element mesh
1	2.92	2.91	3.18
2	6.94	6.23	12.98
3	10.30	12.50	—
4	14.77	16.52	—
5	15.47	22.90	—