\(C^ 1\) rational finite elements (Q1179389)

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    \(C^ 1\) rational finite elements (English)
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    26 June 1992
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    The author gives some constructions of rational basis functions for \(C^ 1\) approximation over triangles, rectangles and convex quadrilaterals. When \(C^ 1\) approximation is demanded, the elements become even more complex, and some alternatives to these rational bases are not known for complex element geometry.
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    rational finite elements
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    rational approximation
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    rational basis functions
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