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con·verge
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verb (used without object)
1. to tend to meet in a point or line; incline toward each other, as lines that are not parallel. 2. to tend to a common result, conclusion, etc. 3. Mathematics . a. (of a sequence) to have values eventually arbitrarily close to some number; to have a finite limit. b. (of an infinite series) to have a finite sum; to have a sequence of partial sums that converges. c. (of an improper integral) to have a finite value. d. (of a net) to be residually in every neighborhood of some point. |
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fi·nite
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adjective
1. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable. 2. Mathematics . a. (of a set of elements) capable of being completely counted. b. not infinite or infinitesimal. c. not zero. 3. subject to limitations or conditions, as of space, time, circumstances, or the laws of nature: man's finite existence on earth. |
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FEA
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finite element analysis
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al·go·rithm
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a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
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Poisson's ratio
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the ratio, in an elastic body under longitudinal stress, of the transverse strain to the longitudinal strain.
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mag·ni·tude
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size; extent; dimensions: to determine the magnitude of an angle.
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tet·ra·he·dron
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Geometry . a solid contained by four plane faces; a triangular pyramid.
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so·lu·tion
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1. the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
2. the state of being solved: a problem capable of solution. 3. a particular instance or method of solving; an explanation or answer: The solution is as good as any other. 4. Mathematics . a. the process of determining the answer to a problem. b. the answer itself. |
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mech·an·ism
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1. an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.
2. the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. 3. machinery or mechanical appliances in general. 4. the structure or arrangement of parts of a machine or similar device, or of anything analogous. 5. the mechanical part of something; any mechanical device: the mechanism of a clock. |
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con·cave
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1. curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; hollow and curved. Compare convex ( def. 1 ) .
2. Geometry . (of a polygon) having at least one interior angle greater than 180°. |
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de·for·ma·tion
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Mechanics . a change in the shape or dimensions of a body, resulting from stress; strain.
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con·ic Also, con·i·cal
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having the form of, resembling, or pertaining to a cone.
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re·strict
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to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
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en·ti·ty
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something that has a real existence; thing: corporeal entities.
2. being or existence, especially when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained: He conceived of society as composed of particular entities requiring special treatment |
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trans·late
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angular displacement; subject to translation.
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Mesh
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Machinery . to become or be engaged, as the teeth of one gear with those of another.
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gen·er·ate
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to bring into existence; cause to be; produce
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com·pu·ta·tion
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an act, process, or method of computing; calculation.
2. a result of computing. 3. the amount computed. |
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it·er·a·tive
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repeating; making repetition; repetitious.
2. Grammar . frequentative. |
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dis·place·ment
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Physics .
a. the displacing in space of one mass by another. b. the weight or the volume of fluid displaced by a floating or submerged body. Compare Archimedes' principle. c. the linear or angular distance in a given direction between a body or point and a reference position. d. the distance of an oscillating body from its central position or point of equilibrium at any given moment. 4. Machinery, Automotive . a. the volume of the space through which a piston travels during a single stroke in an engine, pump, or the like. b. the total volume of the space traversed by all the pistons. |
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two ways to improve the accuracy of FEA results
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1. reduce the size of element. 2. increase the order of interpolation polynomial(i.e. use quadratic or even cubic instead of linear polynomials) (preferred)
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in·ter·po·la·tion
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Mathematics .
a. the process of determining the value of a function between two points at which it has prescribed values. b. a similar process using more than two points at which the function has prescribed values. c. the process of approximating a given function by using its values at a discrete set of points. |
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pol·y·no·mi·al
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Algebra .
a. (in one variable) an expression consisting of the sum of two or more terms each of which is the product of a constant and a variable raised to an integral power: ax 2 + bx + c is a polynomial, where a, b, and c are constants and x is a variable. b. a similar expression in more than one variable, as 4 x 2 y 3 − 3 xy + 5 x + 7. |
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quad·rat·ic
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square.
2. Algebra . involving the square and no higher power of the unknown quantity; of the second degree. |
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cu·bic
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having three dimensions; solid.
2. having the form of a cube; cubical. 4. pertaining to a unit of linear measure that is multiplied by itself twice to form a unit of measure for volume: cubic foot; cubic centimeter; cubic inch; cubic meter. 5. Mathematics . of or pertaining to the third degree. |
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com·pu·ta·tion
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an act, process, or method of computing; calculation.
2. a result of computing. 3. the amount computed. |
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de·vi·a·tion
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departure from a standard or norm.
3. Statistics . the difference between one of a set of values and some fixed value, usually the mean of the set. 4. Navigation . the error of a magnetic compass, as that of a ship, on a given heading as a result of local magnetism. Compare variation ( def. 8 ) . |
