Kriging-Based Finite Element Method: Element-By-Element Kriging Interpolation
An enhancement of the finite element method with Kriging shape functions (K-FEM) was recently proposed. In this method, the field variables of a boundary value problem are approximated using ‘element-by-element’ piecewise Kriging interpolation (el-KI). For each element, the interpolation function is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Petra Christian University
2009-01-01
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Series: | Civil Engineering Dimension |
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Online Access: | http://puslit2.petra.ac.id/ejournal/index.php/civ/article/view/17026 |
Summary: | An enhancement of the finite element method with Kriging shape functions (K-FEM) was recently proposed. In this method, the field variables of a boundary value problem are approximated using ‘element-by-element’ piecewise Kriging interpolation (el-KI). For each element, the interpolation function is constructed from a set of nodes within a prescribed domain of influence comprising the element and its several layers of neighbouring elements. This paper presents a numerical study on the accuracy and convergence of the el-KI in function fitting problems. Several examples of functions in two-dimensional space are employed in this study. The results show that very accurate function fittings and excellent convergence can be attained by the el-KI. |
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ISSN: | 1410-9530 1979-570X |