Numerical Methods For Differential Equations
Fundamental Concepts For Scientific & Engineering Applications
Published on 1. October 1991
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-13-626961-8 (ISBN)
Description
Senior/Graduate level text covering numerical methods used to solve ordinary and partial differential equations in science and engineering. Emphasis is on problem-solving as a means of gaining a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts. Not a cookbook of formulas. Topics include an introduction to partial differential equations, finite difference method, finite element approximations, design of numerical approximations, and analytical tools. Includes review of linear algebra.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-626961-8 (9780136269618)
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Content
Part 1 Introduction to partial differential equations: behaviour physical systems; definitions and equation properties; conclusion; problems. Part 2 Finite difference methods: discrete approximations in one dimension; a generalized formulation of differences; example calculations in one dimension; solution of initial value problems finite differences; multiple dimension; two-dimensional example calculations; conclusion; problems. Part 3 Finite element methods: the methods of weighted residuals; nomenclature; computational procedures in one dimension; mathematical requirements; method of weighted residuals in two dimensions; method of weighted residuals in three dimensions; mathematical properties of the Galerkin finite element method; conclusion. Part 4 Discretization considerations and design of approximations: spatial discretization; temporal discretization; space-time discretization; alternative numerical procedures; conclusion; problems. Part 5 Accuracy and error reduction: improved accuracy through Mesh refinement; improved accuracy through higher order approximation; considerations of space-time problems; conclusion; problems.