Search Results - subject:"finite element"

Comparison of two-dimensional r-adaptive finite element methods using various error indicators

Cao, Weiming; Huang, Weizhang; Russell, Robert D. - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 56 (2001) 2, pp. 127-143

use in defining monitor functions for the r-adaptive finite element methods based on moving mesh partial differential …

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Analysis of Factors Influencing Simulations of the 1993 Hokkaido Nansei-Oki and 1964 Alaska Tsunamis

Myers, Edward; Baptista, António - In: Natural Hazards 23 (2001) 1, pp. 1-28

hazard mitigation. We focus ona specific finite element hydrodynamic model, chosenfor its role in the systematic development …

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Cause-Effect Models of Large Landslides

Brückl, Ewald - In: Natural Hazards 23 (2001) 2, pp. 291-314

relevantinformation from other geo-scientific disciplines, isconsidered. The Finite Element Method is used to modelthe initial phase of a …

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Finite element modelling of mooring lines

Aamo, O.M.; Fossen, T.I. - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 53 (2000) 4, pp. 415-422

In this paper, we develop a finite element model for a cable suspended in water. Global existence and uniqueness of …

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Neural networks and simple models for the fault diagnosis of naval turbochargers

Pantelelis, Nikos G.; Kanarachos, Andreas E.; Gotzias, Nikos - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 51 (2000) 3, pp. 387-397

The present work deals with the development of simple finite element (FE) models of a turbocharger (rotor, foundation …

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Finite elements for elliptic problems with wild coefficients

Yang, Daoqi - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 54 (2000) 4, pp. 383-395

An iterative finite element algorithm is proposed for numerically solving interface problems with strongly … discontinuous coefficients. This algorithm employs finite element methods and iteratively solves smaller subproblems with good …

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A finite element approach to the pricing of discrete lookbacks with stochastic volatility

Forsyth, P. A.; Vetzal, K. R.; Zvan, R. - In: Applied Mathematical Finance 6 (1999) 2, pp. 87-106

Finite element methods are described for valuing lookback options under stochastic volatility. Particular attention is …

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Modelling line-axis solar concentrators in the medium temperature range

Eames, P.C.; Norton, B.; Tripagnostopoulos, Y.; … - In: Renewable Energy 16 (1999) 1, pp. 743-748

Simple correlation based models used extensively for the prediction of the performance of solar energy systems have little spatial accuracy and do not generally allow detailed investigation into modifications in system design. The recent development of powerful low cost computers has allowed the...

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A posteriori error estimates and grid adjustment for a nonlinear parabolic equation

Segeth, K. - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 50 (1999) 1, pp. 331-338

will appear as a paper [K. Segeth, A posteriori error estimation with the finite element method of lines for a nonlinear …

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A heterogenous level method for three-dimensional hydrodynamics and salinity bay modelling

Li, Jichun; Matsumoto, Junji - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 49 (1999) 1, pp. 27-39

The development and application of a heterogenous level method for three-dimensional hydrodynamics and salinity modelling is described. In this model the number of levels in the vertical dimension is adjusted according to the bathymetry at each horizontal node. The generalized wave continuity...

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