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The solution of nonlinear finite element equations
Author(s) -
Matthies Hermann,
Strang Gilbert
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620141104
An algorithm is described which appears to give an efficient solution of nonlinear finite element equations. It is a quisi‐Nowton method, and we compare it with some of the alternatives. Initial tests of its application to both material and geometric nonlinearities are discussed.