Solving 2D-wave problems by the iterative differential quadrature method

Author: Tomasiello S.  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 0020-7160

Source: International Journal of Computer Mathematics, Vol.88, Iss.12, 2011-08, pp. : 2550-2566

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Abstract

In this paper, the numerical stability of an iterative method based on differential quadrature (DQ) rules when applied to solve a two-dimensional (2D) wave problem is discussed. The physical model of a vibrating membrane, with different initial conditions, is considered. The stability analysis is performed by the matrix method generalized for a 2D space-time domain. This method was presented few years ago by the same author as an analytical support to check the stability of the iterative differential quadrature method in 1D space-time domains. The stability analysis confirms here the conditionally stable nature of the method. The accuracy of the solution is discussed too.