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Application of Bubnov-Galerkin formulation to orthogonal grid generation

Journal Article · · Journal of Computational Physics
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  1. Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada)

A Bubnov-Galerkin formulation is used to solve an elliptic grid generation system by using linear and quadratic isoparametric elements. Good orthogonality characteristics are obtained for symmetric and non-symmetric physical domains using both complete boundary correspondence or a combination of Dirichlet and Neuman boundary conditions. The method exhibits excellent stability and requires a low number of iterations to attain convergence. 12 refs., 9 figs., 7 tabs.

OSTI ID:
107646
Journal Information:
Journal of Computational Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Computational Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 98; ISSN 0021-9991; ISSN JCTPAH
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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