Hofstetter G. Computational Engineering 2014

Textbook in PDF format

Easy introduction to the subject matter.
Selection of current interrelated research topics in computational engineering.
Provides a synthesis of mathematical modeling, numerical simulation and experimental validation.
The book presents state-of-the-art works in computational engineering. Focus is on mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, experimental validation and visualization in engineering sciences. In particular, the following topics are presented: constitutive models and their implementation into finite element codes, numerical models in nonlinear elasto-dynamics including seismic excitations, multiphase models in structural engineering and multiscale models of materials systems, sensitivity and reliability analysis of engineering structures, the application of scientific computing in urban water management and hydraulic engineering, and the application of genetic algorithms for the registration of laser scanner point clouds.
Content Level » Research.
Keywords » Computational Engineering - Computational Fluid Dynamics - Hydraulic Engineering- Structural Engineering.
Related subjects » Computational Science & Engineering - Mechanics