Matrix or Vector | Geometry | Shape Functions | Integration Points |
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Conductivity Matrix and Heat Generation Load Vector | Brick | Equation 11–235 | 14 |
Wedge | Equation 11–211 | 3 x 3 | |
Pyramid | Equation 11–195 | 2 x 2 x 2 | |
Tet | Equation 11–187 | 4 | |
Specific Heat Matrix | Same as conductivity matrix. If KEYOPT(1) = 1, the matrix is diagonalized as described in Lumped Matrices. | Same as conductivity matrix | |
Convection Surface Matrix and Load Vector | Quad | Equation 11–91 | 3 x 3 |
Triangle | Equation 11–63 | 6 |
Heat Flow describes the derivation of thermal element matrices and load vectors as well as heat flux evaluations.