Title
Impact of element-level static condensation on iterative solver performance
Abstract
This paper provides theoretical estimates that quantify and clarify the savings associated to the use of element-level static condensation as a first step of an iterative solver. These estimates are verified numerically. The numerical evidence shows that static condensation at the element level is beneficial for higher-order methods. For lower-order methods or when the number of iterations required for convergence is low, the setup cost of the elimination as well as its implementation may offset the benefits obtained during the iteration process. However, as the iteration count (e.g., above¿50) or the polynomial order (e.g., above cubics) grows, the benefits of element-level static condensation are significant.
Year
DOI
Venue
2015
10.1016/j.camwa.2015.09.005
Computers & Mathematics with Applications
Keywords
Field
DocType
Static condensation,Finite element method,p-FEM,Iterative solvers
Convergence (routing),Mathematical optimization,Polynomial,Condensation,Finite element method,Solver,Mathematics,Offset (computer science),Iteration process
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
70
10
0898-1221
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.43
6
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
David Pardo110313.31
Julen Álvarez-Aramberri241.12
Maciej Paszynski319336.89
Lisandro Dalcín412818.25
Victor M. Calo519138.14