Parallel-Adaptive Finite Element Analysis on a Transputer Cluster

by Bernd M?ller, Univ of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany,
Udo Meissner, Univ of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany,
Lutz L?mmer, Univ of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany,
Jan Olden, Univ of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil and Building Engineering

Abstract:

This paper describes a parallel-adaptive finite element approach on a parallel transputer cluster of the MIMD type. The analysis is controlled by a special error indicator. In comparison to sequential finite element algorithms additional problems arise regarding mainly the data structure, the mesh refinement and the domain decomposition. The results of domain decomposition, data structuring, communication and load balancing computed on an MIMD computer are discussed.

Subject Headings: Finite element method | Computer analysis | Structural analysis | Data analysis | Algorithms | Decomposition | Structural systems

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