Use of Triangular Elements for Nearly Exact BEM Solutions
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Publication:6205282
arXiv0704.1563MaRDI QIDQ6205282FDOQ6205282
Authors: Supratik Mukherjee, Nayana Majumdar 
Publication date: 12 April 2007
Abstract: A library of C functions yielding exact solutions of potential and flux influences due to uniform surface distribution of singularities on flat triangular and rectangular elements has been developed. This library, ISLES, has been used to develop the neBEM solver that is both precise and fast in solving a wide range of problems of scientific and technological interest. Here we present the exact expressions proposed for computing the influence of uniform singularity distributions on triangular elements and illustrate their accuracy. We also present a study concerning the time taken to evaluate these long and complicated expressions extit{vis a vis} that spent in carrying out simple quadratures. Finally, we solve a classic benchmark problem in electrostatics, namely, estimation of the capacitance of a unit square plate raised to unit volt. For this problem, we present the estimated values of capacitance and compare them successfully with some of the most accurate results available in the literature. In addition, we present the variation of the charge density close to the corner of the plate for various degrees of discretization. The variations are found to be smooth and converging. This is in clear contrast to the criticism commonly leveled against usual BEM solvers.
Laplace operator, Helmholtz equation (reduced wave equation), Poisson equation (35J05) Integral equations (45-XX)
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