CS267: Lecture 26, Apr 22 1999

Using Multigrid to solve linear systems arising from finite element problems on irregular meshes

Abstract

Today is a guest lecture by Mark Adams on the use of multigrid to solve large sparse linear systems arising from finite element models of solid mechanics problems on irregular meshes.

Lecture Notes

  • Postscript slides CS267: Notes for Lecture 26, Apr 22 1999
  • Primary Readings

  • Parallel Multigrid Algorithms for Unstructured 3D Large Deformation Elasticity and Plasticity Finite Element Problems, a 21 page summary of Mark Adams' PhD thesis.
  • Secondary Readings

  • A longer version of the today's talk, with more details
  • Prometheus, software for the parallel multigrid solver presented in lecture
  • MGNet, a website with many links to multigrid papers, software, conferences, etc.