The Evolution of the Finite Element Method

800009

02/01/1980

Event
1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A history of the development of the finite element method is presented. The practical application of the method was delayed many years until some key advances in computing technology, namely adequate computer power (the IBM 704) and the FORTRAN compiler, became available. Some major conceptual breakthroughs contributing to significant advances are described. Countering these breakthroughs, constrictive thinking also occurred, at time making problem solving more difficult than necessary. The interaction of breakthroughs, constrictive thinking and technology is discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/800009
Pages
8
Citation
Tocher, J., "The Evolution of the Finite Element Method," SAE Technical Paper 800009, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800009.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1980
Product Code
800009
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English