Investigation of tetrahedron elements using automatic meshing in finite element analysis

Author

Gordon Bae-Ji Tseng

Abstract

This investigation examines the quality of finite element analysis (FEA) results based on the use of tetrahedron elements. For some classes of problems analyzed by the finite element method (FEM), the use of various polynomial order tetrahedra is considered quite acceptable. However, in other classes of problems, particularly stress analysis, users have a strong bias against these types of elements. Various case studies are performed, comparing results based on several types of three-dimensional elements.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Finite element method; Tetrahedra

Publication Date

11-3-2009

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Torok, Joseph

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TA347.F5 T73 1992

Recommended Citation

Tseng, Gordon Bae-Ji, "Investigation of tetrahedron elements using automatic meshing in finite element analysis" (2009). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/941

Campus

RIT – Main Campus