Finite Elements: Theory, Fast Solvers, and Applications in Solid Mechanics - Softcover

Braess, Dietrich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521588340 ISBN 13: 9780521588348

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

The most important application of the finite element method is the numerical solution of elliptical partial differential equations. This is covered in depth in this book. It is a textbook for graduate students who do not necessarily have any particular background in differential equations, but require an introduction to finite elements for engineering or mathematics applications.

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Review

'This is a well-written book on the mathematical foundation of the finite element method which should appeal to graduate mathematicians and researchers in numerical methods and theoretical mechanics. The coveraGE OF THE MATHEMATICAL THEORIES USED IN THE FINITE ELEMENT FORMULATION IS COMPREHENSIVE.' A. A. Becker, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

' ... this is an excellent book that is appealing to both mathematicians and engineers'. N Herrmann, Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete

'The book is well suited as a student's textbook in an introductory finite element class, but also for the lecturer himself for designing such courses ... Readers with interest in time dependent problems, in the treatment of nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations, or those which are more interested in practical implementation, obtain in this book a solid theoretical foundation. The book is highly recommended.' H. Blum, University of Dortmund

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Ruhr-University-Bochum

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521588340
• ISBN 13: 9780521588348
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 339