Influence Functions and Matrices / Edition 1

by Yuri Melnikov

Overview

"Analyzes a wide range of problem classes originating in applied mechanics, stressing the use of influence (Green's) functions in their analysis. Provides an extensive list of influence functions and matrices-several in print for the first time. Addresses areas such as fluid flow, acoustics, electromagnetism, heat transfer, and elasticity."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824719418
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/05/1998
Series:	Mechanical Engineering , #119
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	486
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Yuri Melnikov

Table of Contents

Green's functions for ODEs; influence functions for beams; some beam problems; assemblies of 1-D elements; potential and related fields; problems of solid mechanics; compound media; heat equation. Appendices: catalogue of Green's functions; answers and comments.

Editorial Reviews

Wishing to popularize the use of influence (Green's) functions among students of engineering and applied sciences, the author demonstrates the function's uses in classical problems of applied mechanics, as well as problems related to fluid flow, acoustic, electromagnetism, heat transfer, and elasticity. Boundary value problems; bending, natural vibrations, stability, and contact problems for single- and multi-spanned Kirchhoff's beams; two dimensional problems of potential, and other problems are discussed. The author also provides a list of influence functions and matrices. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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