Modular fem framework »ModFEM« for generic scientific parallel simulations

Abstract

We present the design for, and implementation of, aflexible and robust parallel modular finite element (FEM) framework called ModFEM. The designis based on reusable modules which use narrow and well-defined interfaces to cooperate. At the top of the architecture, there are problem - dependent modules. Problem - dependent modules can be additionally grouped together by »super-modules«. The structure allows for reusing the sequential code for parallel environments, and also supports solving multi-physics and multi-scale problems.