Numerical Methods in Structural Mechanics.pdf

Zdenek Bittnar Jin
NUMERICAL
METHODS IN
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICS
asce
press Thomas Telford
Published by Co-published in the UK by
ASCE Press Thomas Telford Publications
American Society of Civil Engineers Thomas Telford Services Ltd
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ABSTRACT:
This book provides a clear understanding of the nature and theoretical basis of
the most widely used numerical methods—the finite element method (FEM) and
the boundary element method (BEM)—while at the same time presenting the
most promising directions for future developments. Attention is paid mainly to
those methods that have proven to be the most reliable and efficient, as well as
those methods currently under rapid development. Examples were selected
either to illustrate putational algorithms pare their accuracy
and efficacy or to elucidate the mechanical processes under investigation, while
traditional examples that are already covered by standard textbooks have been
deliberately omitted. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of basic princi-
ples, rather than on the details of individual numerical algorithms. The booK cov-
ers all topics essential for students of elementary and intermediate courses on
numerical methods in solid mechanics, and it also serves as a useful reference
for researchers and other professionals. This book was recently translated from
the highly regarded, original Czech edition.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bittnar, Zdenek.
Numerical methods in structural mechanics / Zdenek Bittnar, Jiri Sejnoha.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 0-7844-0170-5
1. Structural analysis (Engineering) 2. Numerical analysis. I. Sejnoha, Jirf. II.
Title.
1996 96-14306
—dc20 CIP
The material presented in this publication has been prepared in accordance with
generally recognized engineering principles and practices, and is for general
informati