The Constraint Method for Solid Finite Elements.
Abstract
The p-version of the finite element method is a new approach to finite element analysis which has been demonstrated to lead to significant computational savings, often by orders of magnitude (this approach was formerly called the constraint method; the new term p-version is more descriptive). Conventional approaches (called the h-version) generally employ low order polynomials as basis functions. Accuracy is achieved by suitably refining the approximating mesh. The p-version uses polynomials of arbitrary order p is > or = 2 for problems in plane elasticity where CO continuity is required and polynomials of order p is > or = 5 for problems in plate bending where C1 continuity is required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA125595
Entities
People
- I. Norman Katz
Organizations
- University of Washington