Nonlinear finite elements/Homework 6/Solutions/Problem 1/Part 5

Part 5

Why is a $C^{0}$ beam theory preferable?

A $C^{1}$ approximation is difficult to construct in multi-dimensions (for example, for beams that can deform in the $z$-direction too). That is why $C^{0}$ theories are preferred.

Nonlinear finite elements/Homework 6/Solutions/Problem 1