Computational Continuum Mechanics

An updated and expanded edition of the popular guide to basic continuum mechanics and computational techniques

This updated third edition of the popular reference covers state-of-the-art computational techniques for basic continuum mechanics modeling of both small and large deformations. Approaches to developing complex models are described in detail, and numerous examples are presented demonstrating how computational algorithms can be developed using basic continuum mechanics approaches.

The integration of geometry and analysis for the study of the motion and behaviors of materials under varying conditions is an increasingly popular approach in continuum mechanics, and absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) is rapidly emerging as the best way to achieve that integration. At the same time, simulation software is undergoing significant changes which will lead to the seamless fusion of CAD, finite element, and multibody system computer codes in one computational environment. Computational Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition is the only book to provide in-depth coverage of the formulations required to achieve this integration.

Provides detailed coverage of the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF), a popular new approach to the integration of geometry and analysis Provides detailed coverage of the floating frame of reference (FFR) formulation, a popular well-established approach for solving small deformation problems Supplies numerous examples of how complex models have been developed to solve an array of real-world problems Covers modeling of both small and large deformations in detail Demonstrates how to develop computational algorithms using basic continuum mechanics approaches Computational Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition is designed to function equally well as a text for advanced undergraduates and first-year graduate students and as a working reference for researchers, practicing engineers, and scientists working in computational mechanics, bio-mechanics, computational biology, multibody system dynamics, and other fields of science and engineering using the general continuum mechanics theory.

O editie actualizata si extinsa a popularului ghid de mecanica continua de baza si tehnici de calcul Aceasta a treia editie actualizata a referintei populare acopera tehnici de calcul de ultima generatie pentru modelarea mecanica continua de baza atat a deformarilor mici, cat si a celor mari. Abordarile de dezvoltare a modelelor complexe sunt descrise in detaliu si sunt prezentate numeroase exemple care demonstreaza modul in care algoritmii de calcul pot fi dezvoltati folosind abordari de baza ale mecanicii continuumului. Integrarea geometriei si analizei pentru studiul miscarii si comportamentelor materialelor in conditii diferite este o abordarea populara in mecanica continuului si formularea absoluta a coordonatelor nodale (ANCF) apare rapid ca cea mai buna modalitate de a realiza acea integrare.