Finite Element Techniques for Fluid Flow: Jerome J. Connor
Transatlantic Arts | ISBN: 0408001763 | 1977-02 | PDF (OCR) | 340 pages | 7.3 Mb
Preface:
Until recently, finite element techniques were almost exclusively used in structural engineering problems but now there is a growing awareness of their potential in other engineering fields, especially in fluid mechanics.
This book presents these recent advances in a simple way. The authors have been mainly concerned with producing a text for teaching which can be easily followed by the self-taught student. The last part will undoubtedly also be of use to research workers. The reader will be led from the basic principles of Chapter 1, and the simple finite element concepts and models given in Chapters 2 and 3, step by step to more complex applications. A chapter (4) on the governing equations of fluid flow has been included o provide a more complete progression, though this is not intended for those already well versed in fluid dynamics. Chapter 5 is concerned with the solution of potential type problems and Chapter 6 sets out viscous flow problems in porous media: both are topics well suited to finite element solutions and of general interest to the engineer, applied mathematician and physicist.
In the remaining chapters the solutions of more specialised problems are presented. Chapter 7 describes how circulation problems can be tackled using finite elements, Chapter 8 deals with the solution of the mass transfer equation and Chapter 9 discusses ways of solving general transient incompressible flows. Since this book contains more material than could be used in a standard course, the authors have also indicated in t he contents some sections which could be omitted without affecting the general structure. Those students not interested in coastal engineering and transport type problems could in addition leave out Chapters 7 and 9. Finally, the authors wish to thank all those who made this book possible, especially their research associates Dr. R. Adey, Mr. J. Rodenhuis, Dr. S. Smith and Dr. J. Wang.
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