Parallel Solution of the Linear Elasticity problem with Applications in Topology Optimization

Abstract

In this paper, we aim to solve the system of equations governing linear elasticity in parallel using domain decomposition. Through a non-overlapping decomposition of the domain, our approach aims to target the resulting interface problem, allowing for the parallel computation of solutions in an efficient manner. As a major application of our work, we apply our results to the field of topology optimization, where typical solvers require repeated solutions of linear elasticity problems resulting from the use of a Picard approach.

arXiv comment4th Annual BEAR PGR Conference 2013, University of Birmingham, UK