FCMLab: A finite cell research toolbox for MATLAB

Zander, N. et al. (2014) FCMLab: A finite cell research toolbox for MATLAB. Advances in Engineering Software, 74, pp. 49-63. (doi: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2014.04.004)

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Abstract

The recently introduced Finite Cell Method combines the fictitious domain idea with the benefits of high-order finite elements. Although previous publications demonstrated the method’s excellent applicability in various contexts, the implementation of a three-dimensional Finite Cell code is challenging. To lower the entry barrier, this work introduces the object-oriented MATLAB toolbox FCMLab allowing for an easy start into this research field and for rapid prototyping of new algorithmic ideas. The paper reviews the essentials of the methods applied and explains in detail the class structure of the framework. Furthermore, the usage of the toolbox is discussed by means of different two- and three-dimensional examples demonstrating all important features of FCMLab (http://fcmlab.cie.bgu.tum.de/).

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ruess, Dr Martin
Authors: Zander, N., Bog, T., Elhaddad, M., Espinoza, R., Hu, H., Joly, A., Wu, C., Zerbe, P., Düster, A., Kollmannsberger, S., Parvizian, J., Ruess, M., Schillinger, D., and Rank, E.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Advances in Engineering Software
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0965-9978

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