The Total Number of Parameters in the Finite Element Resctangulaion of a Domain

Abstract

Rectangular finite elements are important in Finite Element Method. This paper establishes a general formula for obtaining the total number of parameters associated with any finite element rectangulation of a domain. This number is also the dimension of the trail space as well as the size of the associated linear system.
Key Words: Rectangular finite elements. Finite Element Methods, Finite elements Parameters.


(Global Journal of Mathematical Sciences: 2002 1 (1&2): 17-20)