A one-dimensional shock capturing Petrov-Galerkin finite element method and two-dimensional generalization.
Year: 1986
Type: article
Abstract: Two-dimensional generalization of a one-dimensional Petrov-Galerkin finite element shock capturing scheme is proposed. It is emphasized that the "preferred direction upwinding" is important in multi-dimensional applications. Scheme is developed for the two-dimensional Euler equations which stand for the invicid compressible flow problem. One, based upon characteristics, employs the Mach lines and streamline as preferred directions.
Authors: Yoshihiro TAKI, Thomas J.R. HUGHES
Institution: Stanford University
Language: English
Subfield: Computational Mechanics
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1968896037
