Coordinate system and end force directions for shell elements

Coordinate System

Axes and joint numbers of the shell element are shown in the figure

2- Direction and meaning of Shell element forces

Bending moments in 1 and 2 axes

Planar torsion moment

Cutting forces perpendicular to the surface of the element

Tensile forces in the element plane in the direction of interest

Element shear force

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