Divisor structure of finite element eigenproblems arising from negative and zero masses (Q1089184)

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Divisor structure of finite element eigenproblems arising from negative and zero masses
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    Divisor structure of finite element eigenproblems arising from negative and zero masses (English)
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    This note explains why and when the divisor structure of finite element eigenproblems is nonpathological even when negative and/or zero masses result from lumping schemes. The only case of concern is when the stiffness matrix is singular due to rigid-body modes, as happens, for example, with single elements. It is found that there are no pathologies if the lumping scheme adequately reproduces the kinetic energy of rigid- body motion.
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    divisor structure
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    finite element eigenproblems
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    non-pathological
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    zero masses
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    lumping
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    stiffness matrix
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    singular
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    right-body modes
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    kinetic energy
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    optimal nodal quadrature rule
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    higher-order elements
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    negative masses
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