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Argyris

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Degrees\(5\leqslant k\)
where \(k\) is the Lagrange superdegree
Polynomial subdegree\(k\)
Polynomial superdegree\(k\)
Lagrange subdegree\(k\)
Lagrange superdegree\(k\)
Reference elementstriangle
Polynomial set\(\mathcal{P}_{k}\)
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DOFsOn each vertex: point evaluations,
point evaluations of first derivatives, and point evaluations of second derivatives
On each edge: normal derivative integral moments with an degree \(k-5\) Lagrange space, and integral moments with an degree \(k-6\) Lagrange space
On each face: , and integral moments with an degree \(k-6\) Lagrange space
Number of DOFstriangle: \(21+6(k-5)+(k-5)(k-4)/2\)
Mappingidentity
continuityFunction values and derivatives are continuous.
CategoriesScalar-valued elements

Implementations

This element is implemented in FIAT , Symfem , and (legacy) UFL.↓ Show implementation detail ↓

Examples

triangle
degree 5

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References

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Element added09 January 2021
Element last updated27 September 2024