The interpolating element-free Galerkin method for three-dimensional transient heat conduction problems

Abstract

In this study, the interpolating element-free Galerkin (IEFG) method for solving three-dimensional (3D) transient heat conduction problem is presented. By using the improved interpolating moving least-squares (IIMLS) method to form the shape function, and using the weak form of 3D transient heat conduction problems to obtain the discretized equations, the formulae of the IEFG method are obtained. The shape function of the IIMLS method satisfies the property of Kronecker delta function, and then the IEFG method can apply essential boundary conditions directly, which can result in higher computational speed and accuracy. Some examples are given to discuss the convergence and advantages of the IEFG method. By analyzing the numerical results obtained by IEFG method and improved EFG method, we conclude that IEFG method has clear advantages in computational speed and accuracy.