Numerical Methods in Mechanics of Materials: With Applications from Nano to Macro Scales - Softcover

Chong, Ken; Boresi, Arthur; Saigal, Sunil; Lee, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367886251 ISBN 13: 9780367886257

Publisher: CRC Press, 2020

Synopsis

In the dynamic digital age, the widespread use of computers has transformed engineering and science. A realistic and successful solution of an engineering problem usually begins with an accurate physical model of the problem and a proper understanding of the assumptions employed. With computers and appropriate software we can model and analyze complex physical systems and problems.

However, efficient and accurate use of numerical results obtained from computer programs requires considerable background and advanced working knowledge to avoid blunders and the blind acceptance of computer results. This book provides the background and knowledge necessary to avoid these pitfalls, especially the most commonly used numerical methods employed in the solution of physical problems. It offers an in-depth presentation of the numerical methods for scales from nano to macro in nine self-contained chapters with extensive problems and up-to-date references, covering:

• Trends and new developments in simulation and computation



• Weighted residuals methods



• Finite difference methods



• Finite element methods



• Finite strip/layer/prism methods



• Boundary element methods



• Meshless methods



• Molecular dynamics



• Multiphysics problems



• Multiscale methods

About this title

About the Author

Ken Chong, Lee James

From the Back Cover

Although software can be used to model and analyze complex systems, the solution of an engineering problem and the accurate use of numerical results require some physical modeling and an understanding of the assumptions employed. This book provides the grounding in numerical methods necessary to avoid the blind acceptance of results.</

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367886251
• ISBN 13: 9780367886257
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340