An object-oriented implementation of the finite element method for Coupled problems

Igor Klapka; Alberto Cardona; Michel Géradin

doi:10.1080/12506559.1998.10511319

An object-oriented implementation of the finite element method for Coupled problems

Igor Klapka, Alberto Cardona, Michel Géradin

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Recent advances in computational hardware allow us to consider solving complex phenomena (e.g., coupled problems, large non linearities, optimization, etc.). Complexity of problems to be analyzed is constantly increasing due to current industrial demands that pose severe constraints to software developers. Object-oriented programming has emerged as a solution to manage complexity. In this paper, we describe aspects in the development of a finite element program written in C++. Particular aspects of the formulation, as the concepts of partition and tools for the decomposition of the problem into several sub-parts, are introduced. Examples illustrating applications to the solution of piezoelectric motor modeling and of shape optimization are shown.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	469-504
Number of pages	36
Journal	Revue Europeenne des Elements
Volume	7
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/12506559.1998.10511319
State	Published - 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Command interpreter
Coupled problems
Object-oriented programming
Piezoelectricity

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