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The F-E-M test for convergence of nonconforming finite elements
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Abstract:

A new convergence test, the F-E-M-Test, is established for the method of nonconforming finite elements. The F-E-M-Test is simple to apply, it checks only the local properties of shape functions along each interface or on each element. The test is valid for a wide class of nonconforming elements in practical applications.
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  • © Copyright 1987 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Math. Comp. 49 (1987), 391-405
  • MSC: Primary 65N30
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1987-0906178-7
  • MathSciNet review: 906178