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Variational and finite element methods : a symbolic computation approach

Title
Variational and finite element methods : a symbolic computation approach / Abraham I. Beltzer.
Author
Beltzer, A. I. (Abraham I.), 1940-
Publication
Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, ©1990.

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Description
xi, 254 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
Summary
The variational approach, including the direct methods and finite elements, is one of the main tools of engineering analysis. However, it is difficult to appreciate not only for seniors but for graduate students too. It is possible to make this subject easier to understand with the help of symbolic manipulation codes (SMC). The easiness with which these codes provide analytical results allow for a student or researcher to focus on the ideas rather than on calculational difficulties. The very process of programming with SMC encourages appreciation of the qualitative aspects of investigations. Saving time and effort, they enable undergraduates to deal with the subjects generally regarded as graduate courses. There is a habitual aspect too. These days it is more convenient for a student (researcher) to work with a keyboard than with a pencil. Moreover, semantic features of the codes may allow for generalizations of the standard techniques, which would be impossible to achieve without the computer's help. Publsiher's note.
Subject
  • Finite element method > Data processing
  • Calculus of variations > Data processing
  • LISP (Computer program language)
  • Finite-Elemente-Methode
  • MACSYMA
  • Mechanik
  • Technische Mechanik
  • Variationsrechnung
  • Éléments finis, Méthode des
  • Calcul des variations
  • LISP (langage de programmation)
  • MACSYMA
  • Variationsrechnung
  • Technische Mechanik
  • Finite-Elemente-Methode
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-252) and index.
Contents
Symbolic manipulation codes -- Variational approach and equations of motion -- Direct methods -- Introduction to the finite element method.
ISBN
  • 0387515984
  • 9780387515984
  • 3540515984
  • 9783540515982
LCCN
89021701
OCLC
  • ocm20262058
  • 20262058
  • SCSB-9139786
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library