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On introducing approximate solution methods in theory of elasticity
Author(s) -
Kaw Autar,
Ho Son
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.20070
Subject(s) - elasticity (physics) , finite element method , rotational symmetry , boundary value problem , mathematics , computer science , calculus (dental) , mathematical optimization , mathematical analysis , structural engineering , engineering , geometry , physics , medicine , dentistry , thermodynamics
Abstract This work presents how approximate solution methods were introduced in a graduate level course of Theory of Elasticity. The three methods introduced are the finite difference method, the finite element method, and the boundary element method. All methods are exemplified by the problem of a thick‐walled cylinder subject to internal pressure with an axisymmetric response. Choosing a single problem to introduce the three methods demonstrates accuracy and efficacy of each method. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 14: 120–134, 2006; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com); DOI 10.1002/cae.20070