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Load-deflection curves for the deep arch shown in the previous image

“MLE” = “Mixed Lagrangian interpolation Element”
“Straight” = facet (straight) finite elements
“Curved” = curved finite elements
“10FE” and “40FE” are the numbers of finite elements in the model
“w” is the horizontal displacement
“v” is the vertical displacement
“R” is the radius of the deep arch

The Nukala and White reference is:

P.K.V.V. Nukala, D.W. White, A mixed finite element for three-dimensional nonlinear analysis of steel frames, 
Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Eng. 193 (2004) 2507-2545

From the same paper as the previous image

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