An Introduction to Meshfree Methods and Their Programming
An Introduction to Meshfree Methods and Their Programming

Author: G.R. Liu

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-12-05

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1402034687

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The finite difference method (FDM) hasbeen used tosolve differential equation systems for centuries. The FDM works well for problems of simple geometry and was widely used before the invention of the much more efficient, robust finite element method (FEM). FEM is now widely used in handling problems with complex geometry. Currently, we are using and developing even more powerful numerical techniques aiming to obtain more accurate approximate solutions in a more convenient manner for even more complex systems. The meshfree or meshless method is one such phenomenal development in the past decade, and is the subject of this book. There are many MFree methods proposed so far for different applications. Currently, three monographs on MFree methods have been published. Mesh Free Methods, Moving Beyond the Finite Element Method d by GR Liu (2002) provides a systematic discussion on basic theories, fundamentals for MFree methods, especially on MFree weak-form methods. It provides a comprehensive record of well-known MFree methods and the wide coverage of applications of MFree methods to problems of solids mechanics (solids, beams, plates, shells, etc.) as well as fluid mechanics. The Meshless Local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) Method d by Atluri and Shen (2002) provides detailed discussions of the meshfree local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method and itsvariations. Formulations and applications of MLPG are well addressed in their book.

Advances in Numerical Simulation of Nonlinear Water Waves
Advances in Numerical Simulation of Nonlinear Water Waves

Author: Qingwei Ma

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 9812836500

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Ch. 1. Model for fully nonlinear ocean wave simulations derived using Fourier inversion of integral equations in 3D / J. Grue and D. Fructus -- ch. 2. Two-dimensional direct numerical simulations of the dynamics of rogue waves under wind action / J. Touboul and C. Kharif -- ch. 3. Progress in fully nonlinear potential flow modeling of 3D extreme ocean waves / S.T. Grilli [und weitere] -- ch. 4. Time domain simulation of nonlinear water waves using spectral methods / F. Bonnefoy [und weitere] -- ch. 5. QALE-FEM method and its application to the simulation of free-responses of floating bodies and overturning waves / Q.W. Ma and S. Yan -- ch. 6. Velocity calculation methods in finite element based MEL formulation / V. Sriram, S.A. Sannasiraj and V. Sundar -- ch. 7. High-order Boussinesq-type modelling of nonlinear wave phenomena in deep and shallow water / P.A. Madsen and D.R. Fuhrman -- ch. 8. Inter-comparisons of different forms of higher-order Boussinesq equations / Z.L. Zou, K.Z. Fang and Z.B. Liu -- ch. 9. Method of fundamental solutions for fully nonlinear water waves / D.-L. Young, N.-J. Wu and T.-K. Tsay -- ch. 10. Application of the finite volume method to the simulation of nonlinear water waves / D. Greaves -- ch. 11. Developments in multi-fluid finite volume free surface capturing method / D.M. Causon, C.G. Mingham and L. Qian -- ch. 12. Numerical computation methods for strongly nonlinear wave-body interactions / M. Kashiwagi, C. Hu and M. Sueyoshi -- ch. 13. Smoothed particle hydrodynamics for water waves / R.A. Dalrymple [und weitere] -- ch. 14. Modelling nonlinear water waves with RANS and LES SPH models / R. Issa [und weitere] -- ch. 15. MLPG_R method and Its application to various nonlinear water waves / Q.W. Ma -- ch. 16. Large Eddy simulation of the hydrodynamics generated by breaking waves / P. Lubin and J.-P. Caltagirone -- ch. 17. Recent advances in turbulence modeling for unsteady breaking waves / Q. Zhao and S.W. Armfield -- ch. 18. Freak waves and their interaction with ships and offshore structures / G.F. Clauss

Mesh Free Methods
Mesh Free Methods

Author: G.R. Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-07-29

Total Pages: 715

ISBN-13: 1420040588

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As we attempt to solve engineering problems of ever increasing complexity, so must we develop and learn new methods for doing so. The Finite Difference Method used for centuries eventually gave way to Finite Element Methods (FEM), which better met the demands for flexibility, effectiveness, and accuracy in problems involving complex geometry. Now,

Meshless Methods in Solid Mechanics
Meshless Methods in Solid Mechanics

Author: Youping Chen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-12-31

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0387333681

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This book covers the fundamentals of continuum mechanics, the integral formulation methods of continuum problems, the basic concepts of finite element methods, and the methodologies, formulations, procedures, and applications of various meshless methods. It also provides general and detailed procedures of meshless analysis on elastostatics, elastodynamics, non-local continuum mechanics and plasticity with a large number of numerical examples. Some basic and important mathematical methods are included in the Appendixes. For readers who want to gain knowledge through hands-on experience, the meshless programs for elastostatics and elastodynamics are provided on an included disc.

Advances in Scattering and Biomedical Engineering
Advances in Scattering and Biomedical Engineering

Author: Dimitrios Ioannou Fotiadis

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 658

ISBN-13: 9789812702593

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This volume consists of the papers presented at the 6th International Workshop on Scattering Theory and Biomedical Engineering. Organized every two years, this workshop provides an overview of the hot topics in scattering theory and biomedical technology, and brings together young researchers and senior scientists, creating a forum for the exchange of new scientific ideas. At the sixth meeting, all the invited speakers, who are recognized as being eminent in their field and, more important, as being stimulating speakers, presented their latest achievements. The proceedings have been selected for coverage in: . OCo Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings- (ISTP- / ISI Proceedings). OCo Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings). OCo CC Proceedings OCo Biomedical, Biological & Agricultural Sciences. Contents: Scattering Theory: On the Elastic Scattering Problem from Cubic Anisotropic Inclusions (K A Anagnostopoulos & A Charalambopoulos); On the Scattering of Spherical Electromagnetic Waves by a Penetrable Chiral Obstacle (C Athanasiadis et al.); A Factorization Methods for Maxwell''s Equations (A Kirsch); Acoustic Scattering by an Impenetrable Spheroid (J A Roumeliotis et al.); Applied Mathematics: Wave Dispersion Phenomena in Concrete (D G Aggelis & D Polyzos); Homogenization of Maxwell''s Equations in Dissipative Bianisotropic Media (G Barbatis & I G Stratis); Moment''s Method for Inverse Boundary Value Problems (Y Kurylev); Cleaning Astronomical Databases Using Hough Transforms and Renewal Strings (C K I Williams et al.); Mesh Modeling and its Applications in Image Processing (Y Yang); Biomedical Engineering: Autoregressive Spectral Analysis of Phrenic Neurogram Before and After Vagotomy in the Piglet (S Agner & M Akay); Classifying Patterns Relating to the Early Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Principal Components Analysis (B Knorr et al.); Fingerprint Verification Based on Image Processing Segmentation Using an Onion Algorithm of Computational Geometry (M Poulos et al.); and other papers. Readership: Graduate students, academics and researchers in biomedical engineering, bioinformatics and mathematical biology."

Meshfree Particle Methods
Meshfree Particle Methods

Author: Shaofan Li

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-03-07

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 3540222561

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Meshfree Particle Methods is a comprehensive and systematic exposition of particle methods, meshfree Galerkin and partitition of unity methods, molecular dynamics methods, and multiscale methods. Most theories, computational formulations, and simulation results presented are recent developments in meshfree methods. They were either just published recently or even have not been published yet, many of them resulting from the authors ́ own research. The presentation of the technical content is heuristic and explanatory with a balance between mathematical rigor and engineering practice. It can be used as a graduate textbook or a comprehensive source for researchers, providing the state of the art on Meshfree Particle Methods.

Advances in Multiphysics Simulation and Experimental Testing of Mems
Advances in Multiphysics Simulation and Experimental Testing of Mems

Author: Attilio Frangi

Publisher: Imperial College Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1860948634

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This volume takes a much needed multiphysical approach to the numerical and experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties of MEMS and NEMS. The contributed chapters present many of the most recent developments in fields ranging from microfluids and damping to structural analysis, topology optimization and nanoscale simulations. The book responds to a growing need emerging in academia and industry to merge different areas of expertise towards a unified design and analysis of MEMS and NEMS.