Why you should consider object-oriented programming techniques for finite element methods

Authors
Cross, JT Masters, I Lewis, RW
Citation
Jt. Cross et al., Why you should consider object-oriented programming techniques for finite element methods, INT J N M H, 9(3), 1999, pp. 333-347
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
ISSN journal
09615539 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
333 - 347
Database
ISI
SICI code
0961-5539(1999)9:3<333:WYSCOP>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Object-oriented programming, as an alternative to traditional, procedural p rogramming methods for finite element analysis, is growing rapidly in impor tance as algorithms and programs become more complex. This paper reviews so me of the literature and seeks to explain some of the concepts of object-or iented thinking most useful to the finite element programmer, using as an e xample a C++ implementation of a heat transfer and solidification program.