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Six-node wedge element (C3D6 and F3D6)
The C3D6 element is a general purpose wedge element (2 integration points). The shape functions can be found in [1]. The node numbering follows the convention of Figure 50.
This element is included for completeness, however, it is probably not very well suited for structural calculations unless a lot of them are used. Please use the 15-node wedge element instead.
The F3D6 element is the corresponding fluid element.
guido dhondt 2012-10-06