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Parallelization of Equation Solvers

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When solving large finite element problems, solution time becomes a factor which cannot be ignored. It is among the concerns when considering modeling in three dimensions instead of two dimensions. Different approaches are available to reduce the computational cost.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Produktionstorvet 425, 2800, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

    C. V. Nielsen & N. Bay

  2. SWANTEC Software and Engineering ApS, Diplomvej 373, 2800, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

    W. Zhang

  3. Instituto Superior Técnico, IDMEC, Technical University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisbon, Portugal

    L. M. Alves & P. A. F. Martins

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Nielsen, C.V., Zhang, W., Alves, L.M., Bay, N., Martins, P.A.F. (2013). Parallelization of Equation Solvers . In: Modeling of Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Processes. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4643-8_6

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