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An iterative parallel algorithm of finite element method

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In this paper, a parallel algorithm with iterative form for solving finite element equation is presented. Based on the iterative solution of linear algebra equations, the parallel computational steps are introduced in this method. Also by using the weighted residual method and choosing the appropriate weighting functions, the finite element basic form of parallel algorithm is deduced. The program of this algorithm has been realized on the ELXSI-6400 parallel computer of Xi'an Jiaotong University. The computational results show the operational speed will be raised and the CPU time will be cut down effectively. So this method is one kind of effective parallel algorithm for solving the finite element equations of large-scale structures.

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  1. Department of Engineering Mechanics, Chongqing University, Chongqing

    Hu Ning & Zhang Ru-qing

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This work has been carried out as of a research project which has been supported by the National Structural Strength & Vibration Laboratory of Xi'an Jiaotong University with National Fund.

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Ning, H., Ru-qing, Z. An iterative parallel algorithm of finite element method. Appl Math Mech 13, 305–313 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02451416

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