A hybrid method for casting process simulation by combining FDM and FEM with an efficient data conversion algorithm

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 133, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 311-321

  Si, Ho Mun ^a   Cho, Chongdu ^a   Kwahk, Si Young ^a  

^a Inha University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Casting process; Finite difference method; Finite element method; Hybrid method; Numerical simulation

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHMS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; HEAT TRANSFER; PHASE TRANSITIONS; SOLIDIFICATION; STRAIN;

DATA CONVERSION ALGORITHMS;

METAL CASTING;

EID: 0038678228     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-0136(02)01008-7     Document Type: Article

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