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Distributed finite element computations using object-oriented techniques

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An object-oriented parallel finite element framework has been developed to facilitate rapid prototyping of a wide variety of parallel finite element computations. Parallel computing and object-oriented technologies are integrated to achieve efficiency in both computation and software development. The paper presents various reusable and extensible components that constitute the parallel finite element architecture.

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  1. School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1284 Civil Engineering Building, 47907-12, West Lafayette, IN, USA

    G. R. Mukunda (Graduate Research Assistant) & Elisa D. Sotelino (Assistant Professor)

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, ROC

    Shang-Hsien Hsieh (Associate Professor)

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Mukunda, G.R., Sotelino, E.D. & Hsieh, SH. Distributed finite element computations using object-oriented techniques. Engineering with Computers 14, 59–72 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01198975

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