A six-node incompatible graded finite element is developed and studied. Such element is recommended for use since it is more accurate than four-node compatible element and more efficient than eight-node compatible element in two-dimensional plane elasticity. This paper presents comparison between six-node incompatible (QM6) and four-node compatible (Q4) graded elements. Numerical solution is obtained from abaqus using UMAT capability of the software and exact solution is provided as reference for comparison. A graded plate with exponential and linear gradation subjected to traction and bending load is considered. Additionally, three-node triangular (T3) and six-node triangular (T6) graded elements are compared to QM6 element. Incompatible graded element is shown to give better performance in terms of accuracy and computation time over other element formulations for functionally graded materials (FGMs).
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