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Finite Element Methods For Engineering Sciences (Theoretical Approach and Problem Solving Techniques) - J. Chaskalovic

This document provides an overview of finite element methods for solving partial differential equations. It covers fundamental mathematical concepts, the nature and methodology of finite element analysis, descriptions of common finite element types, variational formulations for differential problems, applications to solid mechanics and strength of materials problems, and extensions to nonlinear problems. The document surveys the basic theory and applications of finite element analysis across various domains of engineering.

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Finite Element Methods For Engineering Sciences (Theoretical Approach and Problem Solving Techniques) - J. Chaskalovic

This document provides an overview of finite element methods for solving partial differential equations. It covers fundamental mathematical concepts, the nature and methodology of finite element analysis, descriptions of common finite element types, variational formulations for differential problems, applications to solid mechanics and strength of materials problems, and extensions to nonlinear problems. The document surveys the basic theory and applications of finite element analysis across various domains of engineering.

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1 Summary of Courses on Finite Elements..........................................

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1.1 Some EssentialMathematical Tools....................................
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1.1.1 Adapted Functional Spaces and Their Properties............
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1.1.2 The Essential Initial Results Never to be Ever Forgotten..
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1.1.3 A Set of Fundamental Inequalities.........................
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1.1.4 Elementary Concepts on Distributions......................
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1.2 Nature of the Finite ElementsMethod.................................
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1.2.1 For Mathematical Modelling................................
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1.2.2 Structure and Functional Framework of Equations Having Par
tial Derivatives.... 30
1.2.3 Construction of a Variational Formulation.................
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1.2.4 Existence, Uniqueness and Regularity of a Weak Solution...
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1.2.5 Equivalence Between Strong andWeak Formulations...........
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1.2.6 Methodology and Approximation Cascades....................
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2 Some Fundamental Classes of Finite Elements...................................
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2.1 Variational Formulation and Approximations..........................
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2.2 Convergence of the Finite ElementsMethod............................
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2.3 Description of Ordinary Finite Elements.............................
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2.3.1 Finite Elements with a Space Variable.....................
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2.3.2 Finite Elements with Two Space Variables..................
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2.3.3 Finite Elements with Three Space Variables................
.................... 70
3 Variational Formulations......................................................
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3.1 Dirichlet?s Problem.................................................
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3.1.1 Statement.................................................
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3.1.2 Solution..................................................
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3.2 The Neumann Problem.................................................
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3.2.1 Statement.................................................
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3.2.2 Solution..................................................
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3.3 The Fourier-Dirichlet Problem.......................................
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3.3.1 Statement.................................................
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3.3.2 Solution..................................................
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3.4 Periodic Problem....................................................


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3.4.1 Statement.................................................
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3.4.2 Solution..................................................
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4 Finite Elements in Deformable Solid Body Mechanics............................
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4.1 Mixed Stress-Displacement Problems..................................
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4.1.1 Statement.................................................
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4.1.2 Solution..................................................
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4.2 Clamped Plate.......................................................
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4.2.1 Statement.................................................
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4.2.2 Solution..................................................
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5 Finite Elements Applied to Strength of Materials..............................
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5.1 Beam Subjected to Simple Traction...................................
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5.1.1 Case of a Restraint.......................................
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5.1.2 Case of an Elastic Support................................
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5.2 Beam Subject to Simple Bending......................................
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5.2.1 Beam Fitted With a Restraint and Having a FreelyMovable Be
aring...............176
5.2.2 Clamped-clamped beam? Euler-Bernoulli theory..............
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5.2.3 Solution..................................................
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6 Finite Elements Applied to Non Linear Problems................................
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6.1 Viscous Burgers Equation............................................
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6.2 Solution............................................................
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6.3 Non-Linear Integro-DifferentialEquation.............................
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6.3.1 Statement.................................................
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6.3.2 Solution..................................................
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6.4 Riccati Differential Equation.......................................
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6.4.1 Statement.................................................
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6.4.2 Solution..................................................
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References......................................................................
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Index...........................................................................
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