These local notes derive linear isoparametric solid elements for three-dimensional continuum modeling. They cover nodal displacement interpolation, common first-order solid element topologies, natural-coordinate shape functions, the strain-displacement matrix, Hooke-law material stiffness, Gaussian integration for element stiffness, and incompatible modes for locking relief.
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Linear solid elements model three-dimensional volume response with three translational degrees of freedom per node and no rotational degrees of freedom.
The same shape functions interpolate both geometry and displacement, making the notes a direct extension of Isoparametric Finite Elements into 3D continuum elements.
The Jacobian maps derivatives from natural coordinates to physical coordinates, allowing the B matrix to be assembled in global coordinates.
The element stiffness follows the standard displacement-based form K = integral B^T D B dV, evaluated in natural coordinates with the Jacobian determinant.
Incompatible modes add internal displacement modes to selected wedge and hexahedral elements, then eliminate those extra degrees of freedom by static condensation.
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The note contains a few OCR/math transcription issues in the quadrature expressions, but the formulation sequence and element topology coverage are usable.