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• A simple method for automatic update of finite element meshes

  G. Chiandussi, G. Bugeda, E. Oñate

  (1998). Research Report, Nº PI147

  
  

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  A simple method to automatically update the finite element mesh of the analysis domain is proposed. The method considers the mesh as a fictitious elastic body subjected to prescribed displacements at selected boundary points. The mechanical properties of each mesh element are appropriately selected in order to minimize the deformation and the distortion of the mesh elements. Different selection strategies have been used and compared in their application to simple examples. The method avoids the use of remeshing in the solution of shape optimization problems and reduces the number of remeshing steps in the solution of coupled fluid–structure interaction problems

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  A simple method to automatically update the finite element mesh of the analysis domain is proposed. The method considers the mesh as a fictitious elastic body subjected to [...]

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• Rotation‐free triangular plate and shell elements

  E. Oñate, F. Zárate

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI149

  
  

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  The paper describes how the finite element method and the finite volume method can be successfully combined to derive two new families of thin plate and shell triangles with translational degrees of freedom as the only nodal variables. The simplest elements of the two families based on combining a linear interpolation of displacements with cell centred and cell vertex finite volume schemes are presented in detail. Examples of the good performance of the new rotation‐free plate and shell triangles are given.

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  The paper describes how the finite element method and the finite volume method can be successfully combined to derive two new families of thin plate and shell triangles with [...]

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• A stabilized finite element method for incompressible viscous flows using a finite increment calculus formulation

  E. Oñate

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI150

  
  

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  A stabilized finite element formulation for incompressible viscous flows is derived. The starting point are the modified Navier-Stokes equations incorporating naturally the necessary stabilization terms via a finite increment calculus (FIC) procedure. Application of the standard finite element Galerkin method to the modified differential equations leads to a stabilized discrete system of equations overcoming the numerical instabilities emanating from the advective terms and those due to the lack of compatibility between approximate velocity and pressure fields. The FIC method also provides a natural explanation for the stabilization terms appearing in all equations for both the Navier-Stokes and the simpler Stokes equations. Transient solution schemes with enhanced stabilization properties are also proposed. Finally a procedure for computing the stabilization parameters is presented.

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  A stabilized finite element formulation for incompressible viscous flows is derived. The starting point are the modified Navier-Stokes equations incorporating naturally the [...]

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• New degrees of freedom in computational mechanics: mesh free finite point method, rotation free shell triangles and moving free meshes

  E. Oñate

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI154

  
  

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  The paper presents an overview of some recent developments in computational mechanics introducing new degrees of “freedom” allowing the solution of more challenging problems. First advances in the finite point method for fully mesh free solution in fluid and solid mechanics are described. Next, new rotation free shell triangles incorporating membrane and bending effects are presented. Finally, a simple method allowing free movement of meshes is described. Examples of application of all the “free” methods are given.  

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  The paper presents an overview of some recent developments in computational mechanics introducing new degrees of “freedom” allowing the solution of more challenging [...]

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• Advances in the stabilized finite point method for structural mechanics

  E. Oñate, F. Perazzo, J. Canet

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI164

  
  

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  The basis of the finite point method for the fully meshless solution of structure mechanics problems is described. A new stabilization technique based on a finite increment calculus procedure is used. The efficiency and accuracy of the stabilized finite point method in the meshless analysis of simple structural problems is shown in two examples of applications.

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  The basis of the finite point method for the fully meshless solution of structure mechanics problems is described. A new stabilization technique based on a finite increment [...]

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• A methodology for analysis of fluid structure interaction accouting for free surface waves

  E. Oñate, J. García-Espinosa

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI166

  
  

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  A stabilized semi-implicit frictional step finite element method for solving coupled fluid-structure interaction problems involving free surface waves is presented. The stabilized equations are derived at a differential level via a finite element calculus procedure. A new mesh updating technique based on solving a fictitious elastic problem on the moving mesh is described. One example of the efficiency of the stabilized semi-implicit algorithm for the coupled solution of fluid-structure interaction problems is presented.

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  A stabilized semi-implicit frictional step finite element method for solving coupled fluid-structure interaction problems involving free surface waves is presented. The stabilized [...]

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• A finite point method for incompressible flow problems

  E. Oñate, C. Sacco, S. Idelsohn

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI167

  
  

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  A stabilized finite point method (FPM) for meshless analysis of incompressible fluid flow problems is presented. The stabilization approach is based in the finite increment calculus (FIC) procedure developed by Oñate. An enhanced fractional step procedure allowing the semi-implicit numerical solution of incompressible fluids using the FPM is described. Examples of application of the stabilized FPM to the solution of two incompressible flow problems are presented.  

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  A stabilized finite point method (FPM) for meshless analysis of incompressible fluid flow problems is presented. The stabilization approach is based in the finite increment [...]

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• New rotation free shell triangle for crash-worthiness analysis in parallel PC networks

  E. Oñate, F. Zárate, X. Plana, L. Neamtu

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI168

  
  

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  A new three node shell triangular element with translational degree of freedom as the only modal variables is presented. The element formulation is based on combining a standard linear finite element interpolation with a cell centered finite volume scheme. Details of the implementation of the element in an explicit dynamic code operating in parallel on networks of PC’s are presented. The efficiency and applicability of the new rotation free shell triangle is shown in the solution of some contact/impact and crash-worthiness problem.  

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  A new three node shell triangular element with translational degree of freedom as the only modal variables is presented. The element formulation is based on combining a standard [...]

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• Formulación de elementos finitos estabilizada para problemas de transporte convectivo y flujo incompresible mediante técnicas de cálculo finitesimal

  E. Oñate

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI169

  
  

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  El trabajo muestra que los términos de estabilización para la solución por el MEF de problemas de transporte convectivo y de flujo incompresible, pueden obtenerse de manera natural utilizando aproximaciones de mayor orden en las ecuaciones de balance en un dominio finito. Este procedimiento de cálculo finitesimal permite reinterpretar muchos algoritmos de elementos finitos estabilizados utilizando en la práctica y proporciona también una expresión para calcular los parámetros de estabilización.

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  El trabajo muestra que los términos de estabilización para la solución por el MEF de problemas de transporte convectivo y de flujo incompresible, pueden [...]

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• EMANT: Programa de análisis de problemas electrotécnicos mediante el método de los elementos finitos

  J. Mora, J. Canet, E. Oñate, C. Sacco, L. Martínez

  (1999). Research Report, Nº PI177

  
  

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  La sencillez conceptual de la electrostática esconde todo un abanico de aplicaciones industriales que precisa de herramientas de cálculo numérico para su optimización. En particular, el diseño de aisladores para sistemas de alta tensión o de las cámaras de tratamiento de alimentos implica una cuidadosa elección de la geometría del sistema y materiales empleados. A la ayuda que supone el conocimiento de la distribución de los campos eléctricos asociados a cada prototipo desde el punto de vista de prestaciones del equipo (homogeneidad de campo, minimización de puntos triples), se añade la interesante posibilidad de contribuir a la comprensión del fenómeno físico (cómo se alteran los alimentos al aplicar un campo eléctrico intenso). Se recoge en las siguientes líneas la formulación desarrollada para escribir un código de resolución de problemas electrostáticos mediante el método de los elementos finitos, no tanto como nuevo problema sino como transición desde otras disciplinas como son la mecánica o transferencia de calor.

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  La sencillez conceptual de la electrostática esconde todo un abanico de aplicaciones industriales que precisa de herramientas de cálculo numérico para [...]

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