Finite Element Computing Using Network of Computers and Parallel Machines

This paper presents three parallel algorithms for simulation of axisymmetrical metal forging processes. The algorithms are based on the non·overlapping domain decomposition method where a mesh of elements is divided into layers assigned to different processes. Parallel programs implementing these algorithms are written in C using PVM calls. The efficiency of the parallel programs is verified on networked IBM RS/6000, Sun SPARCstations and HP 9000 workstations as well as on HP/Convex Exemplar SPPl000.