A general solution strategy for large scale static and dynamic nonlinear finite element problems employing the element-by-element factorization concept

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Levit, Itzhak (1983) A general solution strategy for large scale static and dynamic nonlinear finite element problems employing the element-by-element factorization concept. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09012006-080048

Abstract

It is proposed to solve large-scale finite-element equation systems arising in structural and solid mechanics by way of an element-by-element approximate factorization technique which obviates the need for a global coefficient matrix. The procedure has considerable operation count and I/O advantages over direct elimination schemes and it is easily implemented. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method and suggest its potential for the analysis of large-scale systems.

Item Type:	Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Major Option:	Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Availability:	Restricted to Caltech community only
Thesis Committee:	Hughes, Thomas J. R. (chair)
Defense Date:	28 September 1982
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-09012006-080048
Persistent URL:	http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09012006-080048
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ID Code:	3308
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:	15 Sep 2006
Last Modified:	26 Dec 2012 02:58

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