Hypersingular Integral Equations in Fracture Analysis explains how plane elastostatic crack problems may be formulated and solved in terms of hypersingular integral equations.
This textbook takes a broad yet thorough approach to mechanics, aimed at bridging the gap between classical analytic and modern differential geometric approaches to the subject.
Many problems in mathematical physics rely heavily on the use of elliptical partial differential equations, and boundary integral methods play a significant role in solving these equations.
An enormous array of problems encountered by scientists and engineers are based on the design of mathematical models using many different types of ordinary differential, partial differential, integral, and integro-differential equations.
Toachieve design, implementation,and servicing ofcomplex systems and struc- tures in an efficient and cost-effective way,a deeper knowledge and understanding of the subtle cast and detailed evolution of materials is needed.
Both refining and extending previous publications by the authors, the material in this monograph has been class-tested in mathematical institutions throughout the world.
Optimal control of partial differential equations (PDEs) is a well-established discipline in mathematics with many interfaces to science and engineering.
Featuring original research from well-known experts in the field of sliding mode control, this monograph presents new design schemes for implementing LQ control solutions in situations where the output system is the only information provided about the state of the plant.
The sliding mode control methodology has proven effective in dealing with complex dynamical systems affected by disturbances, uncertainties and unmodeled dynamics.
R In the companion book (Continuum Mechanics Using Mathematica )to this volume, we explained the foundations of continuum mechanics and described some basic applications of ?
Based on a streamlined presentation of the authors' successful work Linear Systems, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control.
Fuzzy logic methodology has been proven effective in dealing with complex nonlinear systems containing uncertainties that are otherwise difficult to model.
This volume is an outgrowth of the workshop "e;Applications of Advanced Control Theory to Robotics and Automation, "e;organized in honor of the 70th birthdays of Petar V.
Because of its versatility in analyzing a broad range of applications, multibody dynamics has grown in the past two decades to be an important tool for designing, prototyping, and simulating complex articulated mechanical systems.
Welding is a cost-effective and flexible method of fabricating large structures, but drawbacks such as residual stress, distortion and buckling must be overcome in order to optimize structural performance.
Dieses Lehrbuch für Fortgeschrittene eignet sich für Studenten in Kursen zur Fahrzeugdynamik, die sich im letzten Jahr ihres Grundstudiums oder im ersten Jahr ihres Graduiertenstudiums befinden.
This comprehensive book ranges from elementary concepts to state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics techniques used to study and solve complex fluid flow problems.
This comprehensive book ranges from elementary concepts to state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics techniques used to study and solve complex fluid flow problems.
A quantitative introduction to atmospheric physics for intermediate-advanced undergraduate and graduate students, with an emphasis on the underlying physical principles.
Covers two important aspects of large-scale ocean circulation – wind-driven circulation, and thermohaline-driven circulation caused by changes in water density.
An expanded textbook for mechanical behavior of materials courses in mechanical and materials engineering that emphasizes quantitative problem solving.
Presents innovative mathematical theory and corresponding numerical results for wave propagation in layered media with arbitrary amounts of intrinsic absorption.
