Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Numerical wave dispersion considering linear and higher order finite elements

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

For the analysis of wave propagation problems by the finite element method, one must take into account the numerical dispersion of waves. In this paper, the numerical modelling of wave propagation by the finite element method is thus analyzed and discussed for linear constitutive laws. Numerical dispersion may increase the numerical error during the propagation process as the wave velocity (phase and group) depends on the features of the numerical model. Numerical dispersion is analyzed herein for 1D and 2D cases considering the influences of element size, element type, wave type... For 2D-cases, the angle of incidence is shown to have a strong effect on numerical dispersion (error). The classical assumptions giving the maximum value of element size to wavelength ratio are discussed. The accuracy of high order 15-node finite elements towards numerical dispersion is also considered.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNumerical models in geomechanics. Proceedings of the 7th international symposium, Graz, September 1999.
EditorsG. N. Pande, S. Pietruszczak, H. F. Schweiger
PublisherA. A. Balkema
Pages153-158
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9058090957, 9789058090959
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1999
Externally publishedYes
EventProceeding of the 1999 seventh international symposium on numerical models in geomechanics, NUMOG VII -
Duration: 1 Sept 19993 Sept 1999

Publication series

NameNumerical models in geomechanics. Proceedings of the 7th international symposium, Graz, September 1999.

Conference

ConferenceProceeding of the 1999 seventh international symposium on numerical models in geomechanics, NUMOG VII
Period1/09/993/09/99

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Numerical wave dispersion considering linear and higher order finite elements'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this