An Isoparametric Finite Element With Nodal Derivatives

1981 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
W. D. Webster
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Unknown Function ◽  
Nodal Point ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Isoparametric Element ◽  
Partial Derivatives ◽  
Isoparametric Finite Element ◽  
Local Coordinates ◽  
Derivatives Of

A finite element using the nodal point values of the first partial derivatives of the unknown function with respect to the coordinates to increase the order of the resulting interpolating polynomial is formulated as an isoparametric element. The shape functions in local coordinates are given and then to satisfy requirements for the transformation of derivatives are modified for use with the global coordinates. Examples of a cantilever beam, a curved cantilever beam, and a flat bar with a hole demonstrate the high-order capabilities of the element. The advantages of the element over other isoparametric elements are discussed.

SMOOTHED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR THERMO-MECHANICAL IMPACT PROBLEMS

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 1340010 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. KUMAR
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Large Deformations ◽  
Physical Domain ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Mechanical Impact ◽  
Element Approach ◽  
Impact Problems ◽  
Isoparametric Mapping ◽  
Derivatives Of

We present a Smoothed Finite Element Methods (SFEM) for thermo-mechanical impact problems. The smoothing is applied to the strains and the standard finite element approach is used for the temperature field. The SFEM allows for highly accurate results and large deformations. No isoparametric mapping is needed; the shape functions are computed in the physical domain. Moreover, no derivatives of the shape functions must be computed. We implemented a visco-plastic constitutive model and validate the method by comparing numerical results to experimental data.

Dynamic Inhomogeneous Isoparametric Element with Coordinate Transformation

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-296
Author(s):  
Z.-L. Yang ◽  
J.-W. Zhang ◽  
Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Coordinate Transformation ◽  
Material Parameter ◽  
Transformation Method ◽  
Isoparametric Element ◽  
Coordinate Form ◽  
Isoparametric Finite Element ◽  
Mass Matrices ◽  
Parameter Distributions ◽  
Simplified Form

AbstractBased on the coordinate transformation method, the formula of the dynamic inhomogeneous isoparametric finite element method is presented for generating element stiffness, damping and mass matrices. First, the global coordinate form and simplified form of dynamic inhomogeneous finite element are given in this paper. Then, the discrete material parameter distributions under the isoparametric coordinate system are obtained by using the transformation relationship between the global coordinates and the isoparametric coordinates. The simplified form with the discrete material parameter distributions is obtained for generating the element stiffness and mass matrices of the dynamic inhomogeneous isoparametric element. The numerical examples show that the scheme proposed in present paper has high precision.

scholarly journals Higher Order Multiscale Finite Element Method for Heat Transfer Modeling

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3827
Author(s):  
Marek Klimczak ◽  
Witold Cecot
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Multiscale Finite Element Method ◽  
Multiscale Finite Element ◽  
Steady State Heat ◽  
Steady State Heat Transfer

In this paper, we present a new approach to model the steady-state heat transfer in heterogeneous materials. The multiscale finite element method (MsFEM) is improved and used to solve this problem. MsFEM is a fast and flexible method for upscaling. Its numerical efficiency is based on the natural parallelization of the main computations and their further simplifications due to the numerical nature of the problem. The approach does not require the distinct separation of scales, which makes its applicability to the numerical modeling of the composites very broad. Our novelty relies on modifications to the standard higher-order shape functions, which are then applied to the steady-state heat transfer problem. To the best of our knowledge, MsFEM (based on the special shape function assessment) has not been previously used for an approximation order higher than p = 2, with the hierarchical shape functions applied and non-periodic domains, in this problem. Some numerical results are presented and compared with the standard direct finite-element solutions. The first test shows the performance of higher-order MsFEM for the asphalt concrete sample which is subject to heating. The second test is the challenging problem of metal foam analysis. The thermal conductivity of air and aluminum differ by several orders of magnitude, which is typically very difficult for the upscaling methods. A very good agreement between our upscaled and reference results was observed, together with a significant reduction in the number of degrees of freedom. The error analysis and the p-convergence of the method are also presented. The latter is studied in terms of both the number of degrees of freedom and the computational time.

Modal Analysis of the Axial Compressor Blade: Advanced Time-Dependent Electronic Interferometry and Finite Element Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mykhaylo Tkach ◽  
Serhii Morhun ◽  
Yuri Zolotoy ◽  
Irina Zhuk
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Axial Compressor ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Experimental Setup ◽  
Vibration Modes ◽  
Compressor Blades ◽  
Isoparametric Finite Element

AbstractNatural frequencies and vibration modes of axial compressor blades are investigated. A refined mathematical model based on the usage of an eight-nodal curvilinear isoparametric finite element was applied. The verification of the model is carried out by finding the frequencies and vibration modes of a smooth cylindrical shell and comparing them with experimental data. A high-precision experimental setup based on an advanced method of time-dependent electronic interferometry was developed for this aim. Thus, the objective of the study is to verify the adequacy of the refined mathematical model by means of the advanced time-dependent electronic interferometry experimental method. The divergence of the results of frequency measurements between numerical calculations and experimental data does not exceed 5 % that indicates the adequacy and high reliability of the developed mathematical model. The developed mathematical model and experimental setup can be used later in the study of blades with more complex geometric and strength characteristics or in cases when the real boundary conditions or mechanical characteristics of material are uncertain.

Quasilinearization Methods for Nonlinear Parabolic Equations with Functional Dependence

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-448
Author(s):  
A. Bychowska
Keyword(s):  
Cauchy Problem ◽  
Parabolic Equations ◽  
Unknown Function ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Nonlinear Parabolic Equations ◽  
Quasilinearization Method ◽  
Convergence Theorems ◽  
Nonlinear Parabolic ◽  
Quasilinearization Methods ◽  
Derivatives Of

Abstract We consider a Cauchy problem for nonlinear parabolic equations with functional dependence. We prove convergence theorems for a general quasilinearization method in two cases: (i) the Hale functional acting only on the unknown function, (ii) including partial derivatives of the unknown function.

Rayleigh-Ritz Analysis of Vibrating Plates Based on a Class of Eigenfunctions

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Catania ◽  
Silvio Sorrentino
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Linear Combination ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vibrating Plates ◽  
General Basis

In the Rayleigh-Ritz condensation method the solution of the equation of motion is approximated by a linear combination of shape-functions selected among appropriate sets. Extensive literature dealing with the choice of appropriate basis of shape functions exists, the selection depending on the particular boundary conditions of the structure considered. This paper is aimed at investigating the possibility of adopting a set of eigenfunctions evaluated from a simple stucture as a general basis for the analysis of arbitrary-shaped plates. The results are compared to those available in the literature and using standard finite element analysis.

2-D electromagnetic modeling by finite‐element method with a dipole source and topography

Geophysics ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuji Mitsuhata
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Delta Function ◽  
Dipole Source ◽  
Electromagnetic Modeling ◽  
Secondary Field ◽  
Controlled Source ◽  
Transient Electromagnetic ◽  
Isoparametric Finite Element ◽  
Anomalous Bodies ◽  
Element Technique

I present a method for calculating frequency‐domain electromagnetic responses caused by a dipole source over a 2-D structure. In modeling controlled‐source electromagnetic data, it is usual to separate the electromagnetic field into a primary (background) and a secondary (scattered) field to avoid a source singularity, and only the secondary field caused by anomalous bodies is computed numerically. However, this conventional scheme is not effective for complex structures lacking a simple background structure. The present modeling method uses a pseudo‐delta function to distribute the dipole source current, and does not need the separation of the primary and the secondary field. In addition, the method employs an isoparametric finite‐element technique to represent realistic topography. Numerical experiments are used to validate the code. Finally, a simulation of a source overprint effect and the response of topography for the long‐offset transient electromagnetic and the controlled‐source magnetotelluric measurements is presented.

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