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Effect of grid system on finite element calculationDetailed parametric studies of the effect of grid system on finite element calculation for potential flows were made. These studies led to the formulation of a design criteria for optimum mesh system and the development of two methods to generate the optimum mesh system. The guidelines for optimum mesh system are: (1) the mesh structure should be regular; (2) the element should be as regular and equilateral as possible; (3) the distribution of size of element should be consistent with that of flow variables to insure maximum uniformity in error distribution; (4) for non-Dirichlet boundary conditions, smaller boundary elements or higher order interpolation functions should be used; and (5) the mesh should accommodate the boundary geometry as accurately as possible. The results of the parametric studies are presented.
Document ID
19810006201
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lee, K. D.
(Illinois Univ. Urbana, IL, United States)
Yen, S. M.
(Illinois Univ. Urbana, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Numerical Grid Generation Tech.
Subject Category
Numerical Analysis
Accession Number
81N14715
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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