On the Rates of Convergence of the Finite Element Method,

Abstract

The rate of convergence of the finite element method is a function of the strategy by which the number of degrees of freedom are increased. Alternative strategies are examined in the light of recent theoretical results and computational experience. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA098897

Entities

People

  • Barna A. Szabo
  • Ivo Babuška

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Boundaries
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Convergence
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Crack Tips
  • Digital Computers
  • Displacement
  • Energy
  • Errors
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Notation
  • Quality Control
  • Universities

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