Numerical Methods in Computational Mechanics

Download or read book Numerical Methods in Computational Mechanics written by Jamshid Ghaboussi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the numerical algorithms underpinning modern finite element based computational mechanics software. It covers all the major numerical methods that are used in computational mechanics. It reviews the basic concepts in linear algebra and advanced matrix theory, before covering solution of systems of equations, symmetric eigenvalue solution methods, and direct integration of discrete dynamic equations of motion, illustrated with numerical examples. This book suits a graduate course in mechanics based disciplines, and will help software developers in computational mechanics. Increased understanding of the underlying numerical methods will also help practicing engineers to use the computational mechanics software more effectively.