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Computational Engineering - Introduction to Numerical Methods

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  • 2nd edition with updates and also new content
  • Completeness of modern numerical methods to solve engineering problems
  • Oriented to the most important application areas in mechanical, chemical, and civil engineering
  • Discussion of the methods for an efficient practical use of numerical simulation techniques

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 1-9
  3. Modeling of Continuum Mechanical Problems

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 11-59
  4. Discretization of Problem Domain

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 61-80
  5. Finite-Volume Methods

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 81-109
  6. Finite-Element Methods

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 111-153
  7. Other Discretization Methods

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 155-169
  8. Time Discretization

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 171-188
  9. Solution of Algebraic Systems of Equations

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 189-207
  10. Properties of Numerical Methods

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 209-231
  11. Finite-Element Methods in Structural Mechanics

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 233-245
  12. Finite-Volume Methods for Incompressible Flows

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 247-282
  13. Lattice-Boltzmann Methods for Flow Simulation

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 283-292
  14. Computation of Turbulent Flows

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 293-313
  15. Acceleration of Computations

    • Michael Schäfer
    Pages 315-357
  16. Back Matter

    Pages 359-373

About this book

Numerical simulation methods in all engineering disciplines gains more and more importance.

The successful and efficient application of such tools requires certain basic knowledge about the underlying numerical techniques.

The text gives a practice-oriented introduction in modern numerical methods as they typically are applied in mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering. Problems from heat transfer, structural mechanics, and fluid mechanics constitute a thematical focus of the text.

For the basic understanding of the topic aspects of numerical mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and the corresponding engineering area are simultaneously important. Usually, the necessary information is distributed in different textbooks from the individual disciplines. In the present text the subject matter is presented in a comprehensive multidisciplinary way, where aspects from the different fields are treated insofar as it is necessary for general understanding. Overarching aspects and important questions related to accuracy, efficiency, and cost effectiveness are discussed.

The topics are presented in an introductory manner, such that besides basic mathematical standard knowledge in analysis and linear algebra no further prerequisites are necessary.

The book is suitable either for self-study or as an accompanying textbook for corresponding lectures. It can be useful for students of engineering disciplines as well as for computational engineers in industrial practice.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Numerische Berechnungsverfahren, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany

    Michael Schäfer

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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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