A New Set of Single Element Tests for Accuracy Assessment in Finite Element Analysis

Wu, Yunling (1989) A New Set of Single Element Tests for Accuracy Assessment in Finite Element Analysis. MSc(R) thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

A set of single element tests has been devised which are based on assumed stress functions with constant, linear and quadratic stress fields. These three fields can be used in piecewise approximation of higher order stress fields. Element shape sensitivity has already been explored, but element size and location are also important sources of error and they are related to effective discretization of a structure.

• Item Type: Thesis (MSc(R))
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Keywords: Mechanical engineering
• Date of Award: 1989
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1989-76842
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2020 09:32
• Last Modified: 14 Jan 2020 09:32
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/76842