Adaptive finite element methods in geodynamics: Convection dominated mid-ocean ridge and subduction zone simulations
dc.contributor.author | Davies, Rhodri | |
dc.contributor.author | Davies, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Hassan, O | |
dc.contributor.author | Morgan, K. | |
dc.contributor.author | Nithiarasu, P | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-12-10T23:18:37Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
dc.date.updated | 2016-02-24T09:57:24Z | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an adaptive finite element procedure that improves the quality of convection dominated mid-ocean ridge (MOR) and subduction zone (SZ) simulations in geodynamics. Design/methodology/ approach: The method adapts the mesh automatically around regions of high-solution gradient, yielding enhanced resolution of the associated flow features. The approach utilizes an automatic, unstructured mesh generator and a finite element flow solver. Mesh adaptation is accomplished through mesh regeneration, employing information provided by an interpolation-based local error indicator, obtained from the computed solution on an existing mesh. Findings: The proposed methodology works remarkably well at improving solution accuracy for both MOR and SZ simulations. Furthermore, the method is computationally highly efficient. Originality/value: To date, successful goal-orientated/error-guided grid adaptation techniques have, to the knowledge, not been utilized within the field of geodynamics. This paper presents the first true geodynamical application of such methods. | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0961-5539 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/65714 | |
dc.publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. | |
dc.source | International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow | |
dc.subject | Keywords: Earth sciences; Flow simulation; Geophysics; Mesh generation; Oceanography; Adaptive finite element methods; Adaptive finite elements; Finite element analysis; Finite elements; Flow; Flow features; Flow solvers; Grid adaptations; Highly efficient; Local e Finite element analysis; Flow; Meshes; Oceanography; Simulation | |
dc.title | Adaptive finite element methods in geodynamics: Convection dominated mid-ocean ridge and subduction zone simulations | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
local.bibliographicCitation.issue | 7-8 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpage | 1035 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage | 1015 | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Davies, Rhodri, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Davies, J, Cardiff University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Hassan, O, Swansea University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Morgan, K., Swansea University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Nithiarasu, P, Swansea University | |
local.contributor.authoremail | u4872925@anu.edu.au | |
local.contributor.authoruid | Davies, Rhodri, u4872925 | |
local.description.embargo | 2037-12-31 | |
local.description.notes | Imported from ARIES | |
local.identifier.absfor | 080205 - Numerical Computation | |
local.identifier.absfor | 040402 - Geodynamics | |
local.identifier.absseo | 970104 - Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences | |
local.identifier.absseo | 970108 - Expanding Knowledge in the Information and Computing Sciences | |
local.identifier.ariespublication | U3488905xPUB1148 | |
local.identifier.citationvolume | 18 | |
local.identifier.doi | 10.1108/09615530810899079 | |
local.identifier.scopusID | 2-s2.0-57149128587 | |
local.identifier.thomsonID | 000262127900012 | |
local.identifier.uidSubmittedBy | U3488905 | |
local.type.status | Published Version |
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