Using C++ templates to implement finite element classes

Presents the development of object-oriented finite element classes based on the concept of parameterized types of templates of the C++ programming lan guage. Two parameter array classes were implemented which are used extensiv ely in other classes. The implementation was simple, resulting in a set of manageable, efficient and simple C++ finite element classes. Initially obje ct-oriented programming concepts, C++ templates and template array classes ave presented. The finite element classes and some examples using those cla sses are also discussed.