ISSN:
0749-159X
Keywords:
Mathematics and Statistics
;
Numerical Methods
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
The finite element treatment of boundary singularities in elliptic problems has demanded that special techniques be developed. Many of these use some form of singular element in the neighborhood of a singular point.For a homogenous second-order problem, defined in a domain with a polygonal boundary, we studied three cases with different singularity orders. Some results about the accuracy of the solution are presented. Numerical results have been obtained using Akin singular triangular elements with three and six nodes and quadrilateral elements having four and eight nodes. The behavior of the gradient in each of these elements is also analyzed. However, these elements are not completely satisfactory, so that an alternative technique using curved isoparametric elements is given here. The results obtained with the two methods are compared. Conclusions about numerical accuracy of each method, the order of integration and the simplicity of application are made.
Additional Material:
28 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/num.1690040307
