A parallel finite-element framework for large-scale gradient-based design optimization of high-performance structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 56-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme J. Kennedy ◽  
Joaquim R.R.A. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gradient Based ◽  
Parallel Finite Element

Implementation of a high performance parallel finite element micromagnetics package

2004 ◽  
Vol 272-276 ◽  
pp. 693-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Scholz ◽  
D Suess ◽  
R Dittrich ◽  
T Schrefl ◽  
V Tsiantos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Parallel Finite Element

scholarly journals Prediction of Residual Stresses in a Multipass Pipe Weld by a Novel 3D Finite Element Approach

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Huang ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Blair Carlson ◽  
Hui-Ping Wang ◽  
Paul Crooker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Graphics Processing Unit ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Girth Welds ◽  
Welding Processes

Due to enormous computation cost, current residual stress simulation of multipass girth welds are mostly performed using two-dimensional (2D) axisymmetric models. The 2D model can only provide limited estimation on the residual stresses by assuming its axisymmetric distribution. In this study, a highly efficient thermal-mechanical finite element code for three dimensional (3D) model has been developed based on high performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) computers. Our code is further accelerated by considering the unique physics associated with welding processes that are characterized by steep temperature gradient and a moving arc heat source. It is capable of modeling large-scale welding problems that cannot be easily handled by the existing commercial simulation tools. To demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency, our code was compared with a commercial software by simulating a 3D multi-pass girth weld model with over 1 million elements. Our code achieved comparable solution accuracy with respect to the commercial one but with over 100 times saving on computational cost. Moreover, the three-dimensional analysis demonstrated more realistic stress distribution that is not axisymmetric in hoop direction.

Large-Scale Parallel Finite Element Analysis of the Stress Singular Problems

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriyuki Kushida ◽  
Hiroshi Okuda ◽  
Genki Yagawa
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Domain Decomposition ◽  
Conjugate Gradient Method ◽  
Conjugate Gradient ◽  
Gradient Method ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient Method ◽  
Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient ◽  
Singular Problems ◽  
Parallel Finite Element

In this paper, the convergence behavior of large-scale parallel finite element method for the stress singular problems was investigated. The convergence behavior of iterative solvers depends on the efficiency of the preconditioners. However, efficiency of preconditioners may be influenced by the domain decomposition that is necessary for parallel FEM. In this study the following results were obtained: Conjugate gradient method without preconditioning and the diagonal scaling preconditioned conjugate gradient method were not influenced by the domain decomposition as expected. symmetric successive over relaxation method preconditioned conjugate gradient method converged 6% faster as maximum if the stress singular area was contained in one sub-domain.

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