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Applied Mechanics, Behavior of Materials, and Engineering Systems - Selected contributions to the 5th Algerian Congress of... Applied Mechanics, Behavior of Materials, and Engineering Systems - Selected contributions to the 5th Algerian Congress of Mechanics, CAM2015, El-Oued, Algeria, October 25 - 29 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Taoufik Boukharouba, Guy Pluvinage, Krimo Azouaoui
R5,744 Discovery Miles 57 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book covers a variety of topics in mechanics, with a special emphasis on material mechanics. It reports on fracture mechanics, fatigue of materials, stress-strain behaviours, as well as transferability problems and constraint effects in fracture mechanics. It covers different kind of materials, from metallic materials such as ferritic and austenitic steels, to composites, concrete, polymers and nanomaterials. Additional topics include heat transfer, quality control and reliability of structures and components. Furthermore, the book gives particular attention to new welding technologies such as STIR welding and spray metal coating, and to novel methods for quality control, such as Taguchi design, fault diagnosis and wavelet analysis. Based on the 2015 edition of the Algerian Congress of Mechanics (Congres Algerien de Mecanique, CAM), the book also covers energetics, in terms of simulation of turbulent reactive flow, behaviour of supersonic jet, turbulent combustion, fire induced smoke layer, and heat and mass transfer, as well as important concepts related to human reliability and safety of components and structures. All in all, the book represents a complete, practice-oriented reference guide for both academic and professionals in the field of mechanics.

Mathematical Elasticity, Volume 27 - Volume II: Theory of Plates (Hardcover): Philippe G. Ciarlet Mathematical Elasticity, Volume 27 - Volume II: Theory of Plates (Hardcover)
Philippe G. Ciarlet
R4,232 Discovery Miles 42 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The objective of Volume II is to show how asymptotic methods, with the thickness as the small parameter, indeed provide a powerful means of justifying two-dimensional plate theories. More specifically, without any recourse to any "a priori" assumptions of a geometrical or mechanical nature, it is shown that in the linear case, the three-dimensional displacements, once properly scaled, converge in "H"1 towards a limit that satisfies the well-known two-dimensional equations of the linear Kirchhoff-Love theory; the convergence of stress is also established.

In the nonlinear case, again after "ad hoc" scalings have been performed, it is shown that the leading term of a formal asymptotic expansion of the three-dimensional solution satisfies well-known two-dimensional equations, such as those of the nonlinear Kirchhoff-Love theory, or the von Karman equations. Special attention is also given to the first convergence result obtained in this case, which leads to two-dimensional large deformation, frame-indifferent, nonlinear membrane theories. It is also demonstrated that asymptotic methods can likewise be used for justifying other lower-dimensional equations of elastic shallow shells, and the coupled pluri-dimensional equations of elastic multi-structures, i.e., structures with junctions. In each case, the existence, uniqueness or multiplicity, and regularity of solutions to the limit equations obtained in this fashion are also studied.

Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures - International Conference Proceedings 2013, Miskolc, Hungary, April 24-26,... Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures - International Conference Proceedings 2013, Miskolc, Hungary, April 24-26, 2013 (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Karoly Jarmai, Jozsef Farkas
R5,724 Discovery Miles 57 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

These are the proceedings of the International Conference on Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures held on 24-26 April 2013 in Miskolc, Hungary which contain 99 papers covering: Structural optimizationThin-walled structuresStabilityFatigue FramesFireFabricationWelding technologyApplicationsSteel-concrete compositeSpecial problems

The authors are from 23 different countries, ensuring that the themes covered are of worldwide interest and importance. The International Institute of Welding (IIW), the International Society of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO), the TAMOP 4.2.1.B-10/2/KONV-2010-0001 project entitled "Increasing the quality of higher education through the development of research - development and innovation program at the University of Miskolc supported by the European Union, co-financed by the European Social Fund" and many other sponsors helped organizers to collect these valuable studies, the results of which will provoke discussion, and provide an important reference for civil and mechanical engineers, architects, researchers and structural designers and fabricators, as well as managers in a range of industries including building, transport, shipbuilding, aircraft, chemical and offshore engineering.

Advances in Structural Technologies - Select Proceedings of CoAST 2019 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Sondipon Adhikari, Anjan... Advances in Structural Technologies - Select Proceedings of CoAST 2019 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Sondipon Adhikari, Anjan Dutta, Satyabrata Choudhury
R9,365 Discovery Miles 93 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book comprises select proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Structural Technology (CoAST 2019). It brings together different applied and technological aspects of structural engineering. The main topics covered in this book include solid mechanics, composite structures, fluid-structure interaction, soil-structure interaction, structural safety, and structural health monitoring. The book also focuses on emerging structural materials and the different behavior of civil, mechanical, and aerospace structural systems. Given its contents, this book will be a useful reference for researchers and practitioners working in structural safety and engineering.

Bifurcation Theory of Impulsive Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Kevin E.M. Church, Xinzhi Liu Bifurcation Theory of Impulsive Dynamical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Kevin E.M. Church, Xinzhi Liu
R3,674 Discovery Miles 36 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This monograph presents the most recent progress in bifurcation theory of impulsive dynamical systems with time delays and other functional dependence. It covers not only smooth local bifurcations, but also some non-smooth bifurcation phenomena that are unique to impulsive dynamical systems. The monograph is split into four distinct parts, independently addressing both finite and infinite-dimensional dynamical systems before discussing their applications. The primary contributions are a rigorous nonautonomous dynamical systems framework and analysis of nonlinear systems, stability, and invariant manifold theory. Special attention is paid to the centre manifold and associated reduction principle, as these are essential to the local bifurcation theory. Specifying to periodic systems, the Floquet theory is extended to impulsive functional differential equations, and this permits an exploration of the impulsive analogues of saddle-node, transcritical, pitchfork and Hopf bifurcations. Readers will learn how techniques of classical bifurcation theory extend to impulsive functional differential equations and, as a special case, impulsive differential equations without delays. They will learn about stability for fixed points, periodic orbits and complete bounded trajectories, and how the linearization of the dynamical system allows for a suitable definition of hyperbolicity. They will see how to complete a centre manifold reduction and analyze a bifurcation at a nonhyperbolic steady state.

Task-space Separation Principle - From Human Postural Synergies to Bio-inspired Motion Planning for Redundant Manipulators... Task-space Separation Principle - From Human Postural Synergies to Bio-inspired Motion Planning for Redundant Manipulators (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Paolo Tommasino
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book addresses two fundamental issues of motor control for both humans and robots: kinematic redundancy and the posture/movement problem. It blends traditional robotic constrained-optimal approaches with neuroscientific and evidence-based principles, proposing a "Task-space Separation Principle," a novel scheme for planning both posture and movement in redundant manipulators. The proposed framework is first tested in simulation and then compared with experimental motor strategies displayed by humans during redundant pointing tasks. The book also shows how this model builds on and expands traditional formulations such as the Passive Motion Paradigm and the Equilibrium Point Theory. Lastly, breaking with the neuroscientific tradition of planar movements and linear(ized) kinematics, the theoretical formulation and experimental scenarios are set in the nonlinear space of 3D rotations which are essential for wrist motions, a somewhat neglected area despite its importance in daily tasks.

Structural Motion Engineering (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Jerome Connor, Simon Laflamme Structural Motion Engineering (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Jerome Connor, Simon Laflamme
R5,426 Discovery Miles 54 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This innovative volume provides a systematic treatment of the basic concepts and computational procedures for structural motion design and engineering for civil installations. The authors illustrate the application of motion control to a wide spectrum of buildings through many examples. Topics covered include optimal stiffness distributions for building-type structures, the role of damping in controlling motion, tuned mass dampers, base isolation systems, linear control, and nonlinear control. The book's primary objective the satisfaction of motion-related design requirements such as restrictions on displacement and acceleration and seeks the optimal deployment of material stiffness and motion control devices to achieve these design targets as well as satisfy constraints on strength. The book is ideal for practicing engineers and graduate students.

Chaos and Complex Systems - Proceedings of the 5th International Interdisciplinary Chaos Symposium (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Chaos and Complex Systems - Proceedings of the 5th International Interdisciplinary Chaos Symposium (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Stavros G. Stavrinides, Mehmet Ozer
R5,577 Discovery Miles 55 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the proceedings of the "5th International Interdisciplinary Chaos Symposium on Chaos and Complex Systems (CCS)." All Symposia in the series bring together scientists, engineers, economists and social scientists, creating a vivid forum for discussions on the latest insights and findings obtained in the areas of complexity, nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory, as well as their interdisciplinary applications. The scope of the latest Symposium was enriched with a variety of contemporary, interdisciplinary topics, including but not limited to: fundamental theory of nonlinear dynamics, networks, circuits, systems, biology, evolution and ecology, fractals and pattern formation, nonlinear time series analysis, neural networks, sociophysics and econophysics, complexity management and global systems.

Continuous and Distributed Systems II - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Viktor A Sadovnichiy, Mikhail Z.... Continuous and Distributed Systems II - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Viktor A Sadovnichiy, Mikhail Z. Zgurovsky
R4,691 R3,596 Discovery Miles 35 960 Save R1,095 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As in the previous volume on the topic, the authors close the gap between abstract mathematical approaches, such as applied methods of modern algebra and analysis, fundamental and computational mechanics, nonautonomous and stochastic dynamical systems, on the one hand and practical applications in nonlinear mechanics, optimization, decision making theory and control theory on the other. Readers will also benefit from the presentation of modern mathematical modeling methods for the numerical solution of complicated engineering problems in biochemistry, geophysics, biology and climatology. This compilation will be of interest to mathematicians and engineers working at the interface of these fields. It presents selected works of the joint seminar series of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Institute for Applied System Analysis at National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". The authors come from Brazil, Germany, France, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Russia, Ukraine and the USA.

Fracture Mechanics of Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Solids (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Daining Fang, Jinxi Liu Fracture Mechanics of Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Solids (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Daining Fang, Jinxi Liu
R4,421 Discovery Miles 44 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Fracture Mechanics of Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Solids" presents a systematic and comprehensive coverage of the fracture mechanics of piezoelectric/ferroelectric materials, which includes the theoretical analysis, numerical computations and experimental observations. The main emphasis is placed on the mechanics description of various crack problems such static, dynamic and interface fractures as well as the physical explanations for the mechanism of electrically induced fracture.

The book is intended for postgraduate students, researchers and engineers in the fields of solid mechanics, applied physics, material science and mechanical engineering.

Dr. Daining Fang is a professor at the School of Aerospace, Tsinghua University, China; Dr. Jinxi Liu is a professor at the Department of Engineering Mechanics, Shijiazhuang Railway Institute, China.

Dynamics and Design of Space Nets for Orbital Capture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Leping Yang, Qingbin Zhang, Ming Zhen, Haitao... Dynamics and Design of Space Nets for Orbital Capture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Leping Yang, Qingbin Zhang, Ming Zhen, Haitao Liu
R3,354 Discovery Miles 33 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers the topics of theoretical principles, dynamics model and algorithm, mission analysis, system design and experimental studies of space nets system, aiming to provide an initial framework in this field and serve as a ready reference for those interested. Space nets system represents a forefront field in future development of aerospace technologies. However, it involves new challenges and problems such as nonlinear and distorted nets structure, complex rigid flexible coupling dynamics, orbital transfer of space flexible composite and dynamics control. Currently, no comprehensive books on space nets dynamics and design are available, so potential readers can get to know the working mechanism, dynamics elements, and mission design of the space nets system from a Chinese perspective.

Structural Rehabilitation of Old Buildings (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Anibal Costa, Joao Miranda Guedes, Humberto Varum Structural Rehabilitation of Old Buildings (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Anibal Costa, Joao Miranda Guedes, Humberto Varum
R4,629 R3,534 Discovery Miles 35 340 Save R1,095 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This present book describes the different construction systems and structural materials and elements within the main buildings typologies, and it analyses the particularities of each of them, including, at the end, general aspects concerning laboratory and in-situ testing, numerical modeling, vulnerability assessment and construction maintenance.

Satellite Formation Flying - High Precision Guidance using Optimal and Adaptive Control Techniques (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Satellite Formation Flying - High Precision Guidance using Optimal and Adaptive Control Techniques (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
S. Mathavaraj, Radhakant Padhi
R4,403 Discovery Miles 44 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Small satellite technology is opening up a new era in space exploration offering reduced cost of launch and maintenance, operational flexibility with on-orbit reconfiguration, redundancy etc. The true power of such missions can be harnessed only from close and precise formation flying of satellites. Formation flying missions support diverse application areas such as reconnaissance, remote sensing, solar observatory, deep space observatories, etc. A key component involved in formation flying is the guidance algorithm that should account for system nonlinearities and unknown disturbances. The main focus of this book is to present various nonlinear optimal control and adaptive guidance ideas to ensure precise close formation flying in presence of such difficulties. In addition to in-depth discussion of the relevant topics, MATLAB program files for the results included are also provided for the benefit of the readers. Since this book has concise information about the various guidance techniques, it will be useful reference for researchers and practising engineers in the space field.

Fracture Mechanics (Hardcover, 2012): Alan T. Zehnder Fracture Mechanics (Hardcover, 2012)
Alan T. Zehnder
R5,060 Discovery Miles 50 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fracture mechanics is a vast and growing field. This book develops the basic elements needed for both fracture research and engineering practice. The emphasis is on continuum mechanics models for energy flows and crack-tip stress- and deformation fields in elastic and elastic-plastic materials. In addition to a brief discussion of computational fracture methods, the text includes practical sections on fracture criteria, fracture toughness testing, and methods for measuring stress intensity factors and energy release rates. Class-tested at Cornell, this book is designed for students, researchers and practitioners interested in understanding and contributing to a diverse and vital field of knowledge.

3rd International Conference on the Application of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) and Other New Admixtures Towards Smart... 3rd International Conference on the Application of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) and Other New Admixtures Towards Smart Concrete (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
William P. Boshoff, Riaan Combrinck, Viktor Mechtcherine, Mateusz Wyrzykowski
R4,376 Discovery Miles 43 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book gathers the peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 3rd International Conference on Application of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) and Other New Admixtures towards Smart Concrete, held in Skukuza, South Africa, on November 25-27, 2019. It features papers focusing on the behavior of SAP in concrete (in particular the absorption behavior) as well as the effect of SAP on fresh and hardened concrete properties. It also covers topics such as other modern admixtures, in particular rheology-modifying admixtures, including the recently emerging field of bio- or waste-derived admixtures. The conference builds on the experience and summarizes the activities of the RILEM Technical Committee 260-RSC "Recommendations for Use of Superabsorbent Polymers in Concrete Construction" and addresses other prominent research activities in the field of concrete admixtures.

Multibody System Dynamics, Robotics and Control (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Hubert Gattringer, Johannes Gerstmayr Multibody System Dynamics, Robotics and Control (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Hubert Gattringer, Johannes Gerstmayr
R7,398 R6,507 Discovery Miles 65 070 Save R891 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The volume contains 19 contributions by international experts in the field of multibody system dynamics, robotics and control. The book aims to bridge the gap between the modeling of mechanical systems by means of multibody dynamics formulations and robotics. In the classical approach, a multibody dynamics model contains a very high level of detail, however, the application of such models to robotics or control is usually limited. The papers aim to connect the different scientific communities in multibody dynamics, robotics and control. Main topics are flexible multibody systems, humanoid robots, elastic robots, nonlinear control, optimal path planning, and identification.

Advanced Dynamics and Model-Based Control of Structures and Machines (Hardcover, 2012): Hans Irschik, Michael Krommer,... Advanced Dynamics and Model-Based Control of Structures and Machines (Hardcover, 2012)
Hans Irschik, Michael Krommer, Alexander K. Belyaev
R2,893 Discovery Miles 28 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book contains 26 scientific contributions by leading experts from Russia, Austria, Italy, Japan and Taiwan. It presents an overview on recent developments in Advanced Dynamics and Model Based Control of Structures and Machines. Main topics are nonlinear control of structures and systems, sensing and actuation, active and passive damping, nano- and micromechanics, vibrations and waves.

Structural Health Monitoring for Suspension Bridges - Interpretation of Field Measurements (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Yang... Structural Health Monitoring for Suspension Bridges - Interpretation of Field Measurements (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Yang Deng, Aiqun Li
R4,075 Discovery Miles 40 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents extensive information on structural health monitoring for suspension bridges. During the past two decades, there have been significant advances in the sensing technologies employed in long-span bridge health monitoring. However, interpretation of the massive monitoring data is still lagging behind. This book establishes a series of measurement interpretation frameworks that focus on bridge site environmental conditions, and global and local responses of suspension bridges. Using the proposed frameworks, it subsequently offers new insights into the structural behaviors of long-span suspension bridges. As a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and engineers in the field of bridge structural health monitoring, it provides essential information, methods, and practical algorithms that can facilitate in-service bridge performance assessments.

Stochastic Modeling of Thermal Fatigue Crack Growth (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Vasile Radu Stochastic Modeling of Thermal Fatigue Crack Growth (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Vasile Radu
R2,852 Discovery Miles 28 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book describes a systematic stochastic modeling approach for assessing thermal-fatigue crack-growth in mixing tees, based on the power spectral density of temperature fluctuation at the inner pipe surface. It shows the development of a frequency-temperature response function in the framework of single-input, single-output (SISO) methodology from random noise/signal theory under sinusoidal input. The frequency response of stress intensity factor (SIF) is obtained by a polynomial fitting procedure of thermal stress profiles at various instants of time. The method, which takes into account the variability of material properties, and has been implemented in a real-world application, estimates the probabilities of failure by considering a limit state function and Monte Carlo analysis, which are based on the proposed stochastic model. Written in a comprehensive and accessible style, this book presents a new and effective method for assessing thermal fatigue crack, and it is intended as a concise and practice-oriented guide for all undergraduate students, young scientists and researchers dealing with probabilistic assessment of structural integrity.

Problems in Classical and Quantum Mechanics - Extracting the Underlying Concepts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): J. Daniel Kelley,... Problems in Classical and Quantum Mechanics - Extracting the Underlying Concepts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
J. Daniel Kelley, Jacob J. Leventhal
R3,070 Discovery Miles 30 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a collection of problems that are intended to aid students in graduate and undergraduate courses in Classical and Quantum Physics. It is also intended to be a study aid for students that are preparing for the PhD qualifying exam. Many of the included problems are of a type that could be on a qualifying exam. Others are meant to elucidate important concepts. Unlike other compilations of problems, the detailed solutions are often accompanied by discussions that reach beyond the specific problem.The solution of the problem is only the beginning of the learning process--it is by manipulation of the solution and changing of the parameters that a great deal of insight can be gleaned. The authors refer to this technique as "massaging the problem," and it is an approach that the authors feel increases the pedagogical value of any problem.

Professor I. I. Glass: A Tribute and Memorial (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Kazuyoshi Takayama, Ozer Igra Professor I. I. Glass: A Tribute and Memorial (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Kazuyoshi Takayama, Ozer Igra
R2,879 Discovery Miles 28 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book provides personal memories along with description of scientific works written by ex-graduate students and research associates of the late Professor Glass. The described research work covers a wide range of shock wave phenomena, resulting from seeds planted by Professor Glass. Professor Glass was born in Poland in 1918. He immigrated together with his parents to Canada at the age of 12 and received all his professional education at the University of Toronto, Canada. He became a world recognized expert in shock wave phenomena, and during his 45 years of active research he supervised more than 125 master and doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows and visiting research associates. In this book seven of his past students/research-associates describe their personal memories of Professor Glass and present some of their investigations in shock wave phenomena which sprung from their past work with Professor Glass. Specifically, these investigations include underwater shock waves, shock/bubble interaction, medical applications of shock wave, various types of shock tubes and shock tube techniques, shock wave attenuation and different types of shock wave reflections.

Vibrations of Hollow Elastic Bodies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Magomed F. Mekhtiev Vibrations of Hollow Elastic Bodies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Magomed F. Mekhtiev
R4,361 Discovery Miles 43 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the justification and refinement of highly diverse approximate dynamic models for engineering structures arising in modern technology, including high-tech domains involving nano- and meta-materials. It proposes a classification for vibration spectra over a broad frequency domain and evaluates the range of validity of various existing 2D theories for thin-walled shells by comparing them with 3D benchmark solutions. The dynamic equations in 3D elasticity are applied to the analysis of harmonic vibrations in hollow bodies with canonical shapes. New exact homogeneous and inhomogeneous solutions are derived for cylinders, spheres and cones (including spherical and conical layers), as well as for plates of variable thickness. The book includes a wealth of numerical examples, as well as refined versions of 2D dynamic formulations. Boundary value problems for hollow bodies are also addressed.

Statics of Historic Masonry Constructions (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016): Mario Como Statics of Historic Masonry Constructions (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016)
Mario Como
R5,126 Discovery Miles 51 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This successful book, which is now appearing in its second edition, presents a comprehensive new Statics of Masonry Constructions. Masonry constructions are the great majority of the buildings in Europe's historic centres and the most important monuments in its architectural heritage. Given the age of these constructions, the demand for safety assessments and restoration projects is pressing and constant. The book you hold in hands contributes to fill this demand. The second edition integrates the original text of the first edition with new developments, widening and revisions, due to recent research studies achievements. The result is a book that gives a complete picture of the behaviour of the Masonry Constructions. First of all, it gives the fundamentals of its Statics, based on the no-tension assumption, and then it develops the Limit Analysis for the Masonry Constructions. In this framework, through an interdisciplinary approach combining Engineering and Architecture, the book also investigates the static behaviour of many historic monuments, such as the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the domes of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and St Peter's in Rome, as well as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Gothic Cathedrals. Finally, the book gives an in-depth study of masonry buildings under seismic actions.

The Finite Element Method: Theory, Implementation, and Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Mats G. Larson, Fredrik Bengzon The Finite Element Method: Theory, Implementation, and Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Mats G. Larson, Fredrik Bengzon
R2,693 Discovery Miles 26 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gives an introduction to the finite element method as a general computational method for solving partial differential equations approximately. Our approach is mathematical in nature with a strong focus on the underlying mathematical principles, such as approximation properties of piecewise polynomial spaces, and variational formulations of partial differential equations, but with a minimum level of advanced mathematical machinery from functional analysis and partial differential equations.In principle, the material should be accessible to students with only knowledge of calculus of several variables, basic partial differential equations, and linear algebra, as the necessary concepts from more advanced analysis are introduced when needed. Throughout the text we emphasize implementation of the involved algorithms, and have therefore mixed mathematical theory with concrete computer code using the numerical software MATLAB is and its PDE-Toolbox.We have also had the ambition to cover some of the most important applications of finite elements and the basic finite element methods developed for those applications, including diffusion and transport phenomena, solid and fluid mechanics, and also electromagnetics.

Method of Dimensionality Reduction in Contact Mechanics and Friction (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Valentin L Popov, Markus Hess Method of Dimensionality Reduction in Contact Mechanics and Friction (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Valentin L Popov, Markus Hess
R3,170 R1,972 Discovery Miles 19 720 Save R1,198 (38%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes for the first time a simulation method for the fast calculation of contact properties and friction between rough surfaces in a complete form.

In contrast to existing simulation methods, the method of dimensionality reduction (MDR) is based on the exact mapping of various types of three-dimensional contact problems onto contacts of one-dimensional foundations. Within the confines of MDR, not only are three dimensional systems reduced to one-dimensional, but also the resulting degrees of freedom are independent from another. Therefore, MDR results in an enormous reduction of the development time for the numerical implementation of contact problems as well as the direct computation time and can ultimately assume a similar role in tribology as FEM has in structure mechanics or CFD methods, in hydrodynamics. Furthermore, it substantially simplifies analytical calculation and presents a sort of pocket book edition of the entirety contact mechanics.

Measurements of the rheology of bodies in contact as well as their surface topography and adhesive properties are the inputs of the calculations. In particular, it is possible to capture the entire dynamics of a system beginning with the macroscopic, dynamic contact calculation all the way down to the influence of roughness in a single numerical simulation model. Accordingly, MDR allows for the unification of the characteristic methods of solving contact problems on different scales.

The goals of this book are on the one hand, to prove the applicability and reliability of the method and on the other hand, to explain its extremely simple application to those interested."

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