Numerical and Computer Methods in Structural Mechanics

Content: 
CONTRIBUTORS, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
List of Contributors, Pages xv-xvii
Preface, Pages xix-xx
Variational Procedures and Convergence of Finite-Element Methods, Pages 1-12, G.R. Cowper
Isoparametric and Allied Numerically Integrated Elements—A Review, Pages 13-41, O.C. Zienkiewicz
Incompatible Displacement Models, Pages 43-57, E.L. Wilson, R.L. Taylor, W.P. Doherty, J. Ghaboussi
Hybrid Models, Pages 59-78, Theodore H.H. Pian
Computer Implementation of the Finite-Element Procedure, Pages 79-121, Ernst Schrem
Review of the ASKA Program, Pages 123-149, P. Meijers
A Critical View of NASTRAN, Pages 151-174, James L. Tocher, Ervin D. Herness
The DAISY Code, Pages 175-210, D.N. Yates, W.W. Sable, T.J. Vinson
An Evaluation of the STARDYNE System, Pages 211-227, John Dainora
Analysis and Design Capabilities of STRUDL Program, Pages 229-246, S.L. Chu
Elastic–Plastic and Creep Analysis via the MARC Finite-Element Computer Program, Pages 247-263, D.J. Ayres
A Survey of Finite-Difference Methods for Partial Differential Equations, Pages 265-289, J.P. Wright, M.L. Baron
Finite-Difference Energy Models versus Finite-Element Models: Two Variational Approaches in One Computer Program, Pages 291-336, David Bushnell
Comparison of Finite-Element and Finite-Difference Methods, Pages 337-352, Samuel W. Key, Raymond D. Krieg
Incremental Stiffness Method for Finite Element Analysis of the Nonlinear Dynamic Problem, Pages 353-376, John F. McNamara, Pedro V. Marcal
The Lumped-Parameter or Bar–Node Model Approach to Thin-Shell Analysis, Pages 377-402, W.C. Schnobrich, D.A. Pecknold
Design Philosophy of Large Interactive Systems, Pages 403-414, Steven J. Fenves
Integrated Design of Tanker Structures, Pages 415-437, Johannes Moe
The STORE Project (The Structures Oriented Exchange), Pages 439-458, J.M. McCormick, M.L. Baron, N. Perrone
Symbolic Computing, Pages 459-477, Andrew Ka-Ching Wong
A Review of the Capabilities and Limitations of Parallel and Pipeline Computers, Pages 479-495, William R. Graham
Equation-Solving Algorithms for the Finite-Element Method, Pages 497-511, Bruce M. Irons, David K.Y. Kan
FLING—A FORTRAN Language for Interactive Graphics, Pages 513-542, W.J. Batdorf, S.S. Kapur
Trends and Directions in the Applications of Numerical Analysis, Pages 543-555, Richard H. Gallagher
Vehicle Crashworthiness, Pages 557-584, S.P. Desjardins
Computational Fracture Mechanics, Pages 585-623, J.R. Rice, D.M. Tracey
Biomechanics, Pages 625-642, George Bugliarello
The Computer in Ship Structure Design, Pages 643-668, H.A. Kamel, D. Liu, E.I. White
Author Index, Pages 669-677