Finite Element Methods: Principles for Their Selection.

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Abstract:

Principles for the selection of a finite element method for a particular problem are discussed. These principles are stated in terms of the notion of approximability, optimality, and stability. Several examples are discussed in detail as illustrations. Conclusions regarding the selection of finite element methods are summarized in the final section of the paper.

Author(s):
Arnold, D. N. ; Babuska, I. ; Osborn, J.
Author Organization(s):
MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK LAB FOR NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0071

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BN-997
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-77-C-0623, NSF-MCS78-02851
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*METHODOLOGY, *FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, *SELECTION, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, STABILITY, OPTIMIZATION, COMPUTATIONS, PROBLEM SOLVING, VARIATIONS, ENGINEERING, APPROXIMATION(MATHEMATICS), STANDARDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Numerical Mathematics
Keyword(s):
Trial space, Variational method, Expository reports
Report Date:
1983 Feb 01