Variable Grid Finite Difference-Element Solution of Elliptic Partial Differential Equations.

Abstract

A hybrid finite difference-finite element technique for elliptic partial differential equations, which operates on arbitrary discretization grids, is formulated. The technique has been implemented, and extensive results are given for the bi-harmonic equation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782301

Entities

People

  • Carlos A. Felippa
  • Paul S. Jensen

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Mathematics
  • Partial Differential Equations

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)