ENGR 492, Finite Element Method
Assignment 11 – Houbpolt Method
Hadi Mohammadi, PhD, PEng
The Houbolt method is an implicit, unconditionally stable finite difference scheme for transient
dynamic FEA. It uses past displacements to approximate acceleration, introducing numerical damping
that filters high-frequency noise, ideal for low-frequency, long-duration simulations where stability and
efficiency outweigh the need for fine temporal resolution.
ENGR 492, Finite Element Method 1
Assignment 11 – Houbpolt Method
Vibration System Analysis and Error Evaluation