A priori error estimates for explicit finite element for linear elasto-dynamics by Galerkin method and central difference method

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

Volumn 192, Issue 51-52, 2003, Pages 5329-5353

  Wu, Shen R ^a  

^a FORD MOTOR COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

A priori error estimate; Central difference method; Explicit finite element; Galerkin method; Optimal convergence rate; Transient dynamics

Indexed keywords

ERROR ANALYSIS; ESTIMATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GALERKIN METHODS; KINETIC ENERGY; VIBRATIONS (MECHANICAL);

ERROR ESTIMATION;

ELASTICITY;

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD;

EID: 0345375473     PISSN: 00457825     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2003.08.002     Document Type: Article

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