Generalized convexity conditions play a major role in many modern mechanical applications. They serve as the basis for existence proofs and allow for the design of advanced algorithms. Moreover, understanding these convexity conditions helps in deriving reliable mechanical models.
The book summarizes the well established as well as the newest results in the field of poly-, quasi and rank-one convexity. Special emphasis is put on the construction of anisotropic polyconvex energy functions with applications to biomechanics and thin shells. In addition, phase transitions with interfacial energy and the relaxation of nematic elastomers are discussed.

The book presents an overview of the state of research of advanced finite element technologies. Besides the mathematical analysis, the finite element development and their engineering applications are shown to the reader. The authors give a survey of the methods and technologies concerning efficiency, robustness and performance aspects. The book covers the topics of mathematical foundations for variational approaches and the mathematical understanding of the analytical requirements of modern finite element methods. Special attention is paid to finite deformations, adaptive strategies, incompressible, isotropic or anisotropic material behavior and the mathematical and numerical treatment of the well-known locking phenomenon. Beyond that new results for the introduced approaches are presented especially for challenging nonlinear problems.

This edited volume summarizes research being pursued within the DFG Priority Programme 1748: "Reliable Simulation Methods in Solid Mechanics. Development of non-standard discretisation methods, mechanical and mathematical analysis", the aim of which was to develop novel discretisation methods based e.g. on mixed finite element methods, isogeometric approaches as well as discontinuous Galerkin formulations, including a sound mathematical analysis for geometrically as well as physically nonlinear problems. The Priority Programme has established an international framework for mechanical and applied mathematical research to pursue open challenges on an inter-disciplinary level. The compiled results can be understood as state of the art in the research field and show promising ways of further research in the respective areas. The book is intended for doctoral and post-doctoral students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics and physics, as well as industrial researchers interested in the field.

The book presents the latest findings in experimental plasticity, crystal plasticity, phase transitions, advanced mathematical modeling of finite plasticity and multi-scale modeling. The associated algorithmic treatment is mainly based on finite element formulations for standard (local approach) as well as for non-standard (non-local approach) continua and for pure macroscopic as well as for directly coupled two-scale boundary value problems. Applications in the area of material design/processing are covered, ranging from grain boundary effects in polycrystals and phase transitions to deep-drawing of multiphase steels by directly taking into account random microstructures.

Generalized convexity conditions play a major role in many modern mechanical applications. They serve as the basis for existence proofs and allow for the design of advanced algorithms. Moreover, understanding these convexity conditions helps in deriving reliable mechanical models.
The book summarizes the well established as well as the newest results in the field of poly-, quasi and rank-one convexity. Special emphasis is put on the construction of anisotropic polyconvex energy functions with applications to biomechanics and thin shells. In addition, phase transitions with interfacial energy and the relaxation of nematic elastomers are discussed.

This book presents new ideas in the framework of novel, finite element discretization schemes for solids and structure, focusing on the mechanical as well as the mathematical background. It also explores the implementation and automation aspects of these technologies. Furthermore, the authors highlight recent developments in mixed finite element formulations in solid mechanics as well as novel techniques for flexible structures at finite deformations. The book also describes automation processes and the application of automatic differentiation technique, including characteristic problems, automatic code generation and code optimization. The combination of these approaches leads to highly efficient numerical codes, which are fundamental for reliable simulations of complicated engineering problems. These techniques are used in a wide range of applications from elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and viscoplasticity in classical engineering disciplines, such as civil and mechanical engineering, as well as in modern branches like biomechanics and multiphysics.

Cosmopolitan Habitat promotes a research agenda for urban resilience, understanding cities as global avant-garde dealing with the planetary challenges of climate change, migration, and social fragmentation. Within the framework of the Green Deal, Europe is advancing ideas and innovations aimed at manifesting change and long-term strategies for our cities in order to achieve the aims of resilience and sustainability. At the same time, we are facing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our cities and on our ways of imagining and constructing urban futures. How can cities become new, concrete places to invent, explore, experiment, and live in open communities that are able to face global challenges while also enhancing liveability, inclusivity, and urban economies? Cosmopolitan Habitat presents conceptual models, urban strategies, and spatial practices for the Open City, combining urbanism, architecture, humanities, culture, economy, and politics.

This book presents new ideas in the framework of novel, finite element discretization schemes for solids and structure, focusing on the mechanical as well as the mathematical background. It also explores the implementation and automation aspects of these technologies. Furthermore, the authors highlight recent developments in mixed finite element formulations in solid mechanics as well as novel techniques for flexible structures at finite deformations. The book also describes automation processes and the application of automatic differentiation technique, including characteristic problems, automatic code generation and code optimization. The combination of these approaches leads to highly efficient numerical codes, which are fundamental for reliable simulations of complicated engineering problems. These techniques are used in a wide range of applications from elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and viscoplasticity in classical engineering disciplines, such as civil and mechanical engineering, as well as in modern branches like biomechanics and multiphysics.

The book presents an overview of the state of research of advanced finite element technologies. Besides the mathematical analysis, the finite element development and their engineering applications are shown to the reader. The authors give a survey of the methods and technologies concerning efficiency, robustness and performance aspects. The book covers the topics of mathematical foundations for variational approaches and the mathematical understanding of the analytical requirements of modern finite element methods. Special attention is paid to finite deformations, adaptive strategies, incompressible, isotropic or anisotropic material behavior and the mathematical and numerical treatment of the well-known locking phenomenon. Beyond that new results for the introduced approaches are presented especially for challenging nonlinear problems.

Wenn es um den Klimawandel geht, sind Kreislaufe zu einem entscheidenden Thema geworden. Geschlossene Kreislaufe, Wiederverwendung, Recycling und erneuerbare Materialien sind viel diskutierte Ideen in der Architektur und im Produktdesign. In diesem Buch weiten die Autor*innen das Konzept des Circular Design auf die territoriale Dimension aus, mit der Absicht, Lebensraumen durch den Einsatz von entwurfsgeleiteter Forschung und Entwurfsdenken zu mehr Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit zu verhelfen. Anhand von Fallstudien aus ganz Europa, die neue Narrative im Stadtebau mit sozialer Innovation und Kreativwirtschaft verbinden, zielt Circular Design darauf ab, dynamische Felder und Netzwerke von Ideen, Menschen und Raumen zu aktivieren.

The book presents the latest findings in experimental plasticity, crystal plasticity, phase transitions, advanced mathematical modeling of finite plasticity and multi-scale modeling. The associated algorithmic treatment is mainly based on finite element formulations for standard (local approach) as well as for non-standard (non-local approach) continua and for pure macroscopic as well as for directly coupled two-scale boundary value problems. Applications in the area of material design/processing are covered, ranging from grain boundary effects in polycrystals and phase transitions to deep-drawing of multiphase steels by directly taking into account random microstructures.

Dynamics is the third volume of a three-volume textbook on Engineering Mechanics. It was written with the intention of presenting to engineering students the basic concepts and principles of mechanics in as simple a form as the subject allows. A second objective of this book is to guide the students in their efforts to solve problems in mechanics in a systematic manner. The simple approach to the theory of mechanics allows for the different educational backgrounds of the students. Another aim of this book is to provide engineering students as well as practising engineers with a basis to help them bridge the gaps between undergraduate studies, advanced courses on mechanics and practical engineering problems. The book contains numerous examples and their solutions. Emphasis is placed upon student participation in solving the problems. The contents of the book correspond to the topics normally covered in courses on basic engineering mechanics at universities and colleges. Volume 1 deals with Statics; Volume 2 contains Mechanics of Materials.

Merkmale und Beweggrunde eines "flexiblen Menschen" herauszufinden hatte von Beginn meines Entschlusses, daruber zu promovieren, (anfangs unbewusst, spater bewusster) auch mit mir selbst zu tun, mit meinem eigenen nomadischen Lebensweg uber viele Stadte und Dorfer der Bundesrepublik. Eingeflossen sind Wertvorstellungen und Erfahrungen meiner Eltern, Margot und Wolfgang Schroder, aus ihrer eigenen Geschichte als aktive Mitstreiter in der Arbeiter- wegung in beiden deutschen Staaten, ebenso wie Denkanstosse von Wolf und Frigga Haug, sich die herrschende Wirklichkeit uber die "Philosophie der Praxis" von Marx zu erschliessen. In Projekten zur Humanisierung des Arbeitslebens bei der IG Metall und als gewerkschaftlicher Technologieberater lernte ich, wie die Arbeitenden zwar die Herausforderungen moderner Technik souveran bewalt- ten, gleichzeitig aber mit sich selbst mehr oder weniger unachtsam umgingen. Einer wichtigen Voraussetzung fur einen anderen Umgang mit sich selbst konnte ich dann im Studium der Motologie in der Begegnung mit der Leibphanome- logie "am eigenen Leibe" auf die Spur kommen: uber die subjektive Wahrn- mung und uber das Erleben meiner selbst, uber die Wertschatzung des eigenen Empfindens und der eigenen Lebensgeschichte. Jurgen Seewald als Leiter des Aufbaustudiengangs Motologie in Erfurt, als Kollege im dortigen Lehrteam Motologie und als "Doktorvater" der Dissertation sowie Fritz Reheis als Wissenschaftler und guter Freund, der mir mindestens 5 mal sein Haus in Rodental als Klausurstatte in der intensiven Schlussphase der Arbeit zur Verfugung stellte und mich wissenschaftlich "coachte," waren e- scheidende Wegbereiter fur den erfolgreichen Abschluss der Arbeit."

Now in its second English edition, Mechanics of Materials is the second volume of a three-volume textbook series on Engineering Mechanics. It was written with the intention of presenting to engineering students the basic concepts and principles of mechanics in as simple a form as the subject allows. A second objective of this book is to guide the students in their efforts to solve problems in mechanics in a systematic manner. The simple approach to the theory of mechanics allows for the different educational backgrounds of the students. Another aim of this book is to provide engineering students as well as practising engineers with a basis to help them bridge the gaps between undergraduate studies, advanced courses on mechanics and practical engineering problems. The book contains numerous examples and their solutions. Emphasis is placed upon student participation in solving the problems. The new edition is fully revised and supplemented by additional examples. The contents of the book correspond to the topics normally covered in courses on basic engineering mechanics at universities and colleges. Volume 1 deals with Statics and Volume 3 treats Particle Dynamics and Rigid Body Dynamics. Separate books with exercises and well elaborated solutions are available.

Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,7, University of Bremen (English-Speaking Cultures), course: The Transnational Novel, language: English, abstract: The 21st Century Comedy of White Teeth Contents 1. Polyglot Plot 1.1. Flexible omniscient narrator 1.2. Forwarded Reversals 2. Transnational Locations 2.1. Colours of Culture 2.2. Irish Storytelling 2.3. Transcultural Veto 3. Comedy 3.1. Generic Gear 3.2. Comedic Crossings 3.2.1. Mad Mary 3.2.2. Arabian Mickey 3.2.3. Samad & Women 3.3. Male Mockery 3.3.1. Anti-hero Archie 3.3.2. Protagonist Samad 3.3.3. Old School 4. Conclusion 5. Bibliography "It is useless to base any system on a human being." (Henri Bergson. Laughter. 1900) White Teeth is both an ample and intense read as well as a bestselling success after its first publication in 2000. It has found its creative way via television adaptation and a four-hour long theatre play into the school curriculum. In my term paper I will show that White Teeth is a comedy for the 21st century generated through a polyglot plot and transnational locations. Mostly based on the first half of the novel, it is where I could draw up my hypotheses. Archibald Jones' and Samad Iqbal's male friendship is affiliated with society and culture, and therefore useful on reflexion. Their synchronized mid-life crises move towards conflicts exposed in the amusing narrative. Critically user-oriented but limited due to paper-size, I will try to converge to the multilateral scope of new fiction. While researching secondary literature published in the 2000s about postcolonial and transnational corpora many authors claimed superordinate terminology adhered to Zadie Smith's debut novel White Teeth. Nonetheless, serious analytical debates were missing an essential genre making literature enjoyable more than ever. In this term paper, my aim is to prove that Zadie Smith escaped the compelling hassle of both a debut and millennium novel by jocular upda

Die Neuauflage des Buches wurde wiederum deutlich erweitert. Sie enthalt die wichtigsten Formeln und mehr als 200 vollstandig geloeste Aufgaben zur Kinetik und Hydrodynamik. Besonderer Wert wird auf das Finden des Loesungsweges und das Erstellen der Grundgleichungen gelegt. Behandelte Themen sind: Kinematik des Punktes.- Kinetik des Massenpunktes.- Bewegung des Massenpunktsystems.- Kinematik des starren Koerpers.- Kinetik des starren Koerpers.- Stossvorgange.- Schwingungen.- Relativbewegungen.- Prinzipien der Mechanik.- Hydrodynamik.

Mit diesem Buch uben Sie wichtige Formeln und Aufgaben der technischen Mechanik Dieses Buch enthalt die wichtigsten Formeln und zahlreiche Aufgaben und Loesungsbeispiele zu ausgewahlten Teilgebieten der technischen Mechanik. Im Mittelpunkt dieses Werks stehen: * Hydromechanik * numerische Methoden * Elemente der hoeheren Mechanik Mit seinem ausgepragten Fokus auf Aufgaben und Formeln wird dieses Werk zur idealen Erganzung zum Lehrbuch "Technische Mechanik 4" und eignet sich gleichzeitig als Nachschlagewerk zur vertiefenden Auseinandersetzung mit der technischen Mechanik. Die von den Autoren zusammengestellten Aufgaben uberzeugen durch Klarheit und Verstandlichkeit und ermoeglichen es Ihnen, den jeweiligen Loesungsweg eigenstandig zu finden. Sieben verschiedene Fachgebiete stehen im Fokus Das Buch und die enthaltenen Formeln und Aufgaben widmen sich den folgenden sieben Stoffgebieten der technischen Mechanik: 1. Hydromechanik 2. Grundlagen der Elastizitatstheorie 3. Statik spezieller Tragwerke 4. Schwingungen kontinuierlicher Systeme 5. Stabilitat elastischer Strukturen 6. Viskoelastizitat und Plastizitat 7. Numerische Methoden der Mechanik UEberarbeitete Auflage - ideal fur Ingenieurstudenten Die einzelnen Kapitel des Buchs sind durchgangig gleich aufgebaut. Zunachst geben Ihnen die Autoren einen UEberblick uber die wichtigsten Formeln des jeweiligen Teilgebiets. Das Verhaltnis der einzelnen Bezugsgroessen zueinander wird mit Hilfe von zahlreichen detaillierten Abbildungen und Tabellen erlautert. Dadurch sind Sie in der Lage, selbststandig Grundgleichungen zu erstellen. Nach der Theorie folgt in jedem Kapitel schliesslich der Aufgabenteil inklusive ausfuhrlicher Loesungen. So koennen Sie bereits Gelerntes auffrischen und schnelle Lernerfolge erzielen. Nach dem grossen Erfolg der 2. Auflage handelt es sich bei dem vorliegenden Buch um eine redaktionell uberarbeitete und umfassend erganzte Neuauflage. Mit den zahlreichen Formeln und Aufgaben zur technischen Mechanik eignet es sich insbesondere fur Ingenieurstudenten aller Fachrichtungen an Universitaten oder Fachhochschulen.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Didaktik, Note: 1,0, Universitat Bremen (Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften und Deutschdidaktik), Veranstaltung: Kinder- und Jugendliteratur im Uberblick, Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: Die Graphic Novel 'druben ' von Simon Schwartz zwischen Stilanalyse, Intertextualitat, Intermedialitat und Deutschdidaktik., Abstract: Graphic Novel als graphischer Roman" oder gezeichnete Literatur war das geeignete Medium fur Simon Schwartz' Buchdebut, in dem er sein autobiographisches, privates Familienschicksal mit dem kollektives Gedachtnis meisterlich verarbeitet hat. Ob die Ereignisse wahr sind oder die Geschichte verfalscht wurde, lost der Kunstler aus einer autonomen Position in eigenen Worten auf: Aber vielleicht ist die Fiktion manchmal naher an der Realitat, als die Realitat selbst." In einer fragmentarischen Retrospektive vom Briefkontakt des Vaters 1987 bis zur Ubersiedlung 1984 rahmt er die Erzahlzeit in die erzahlte Zeit in der BRD und DDR zwischen 1945 und 1989 ein. Nach eigener Auffassung habe Schwartz keine politischhistorische Erzahlung," sondern schwerpunktmassig eine Familiengeschichte" kreiert. druben " prasentiert fast zwanzig Jahre nach der politisch-okonomischen Fusion von Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Deutscher Demokratischer Republik erstmalig eine spannende Graphic Novel aus generationsubergreifender Privatgeschichte im Kulturkontext der spaten 1980er Jahre.