This monograph describes the application of boundary element methods (BEM) in solid mechanics, beginning with basic theory and then explaining the numerical implementation of BEM in nonlinear stress analysis. In addition, the authors have developed state-of-the-art BEM source code, available for the first time on a CD-ROM included with the book.
Preface
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Part I : Linear Problems
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Theory of Elasticity
Chapter 3 : Boundary Integral Equations for Elasticity
Chapter 4 : Numerical Implementation
Chapter 5 : The Elastic Program Code
Chapter 6 : Linear Applications
Pt. II Nonlinear Problems
Chapter 7 : Rate-Independent Plasticity Theory
Chapter 8 : Boundary Integral Equations in Elasto-Plasticity
Chapter 9 : Numerical Implementation
Chapter 10 : The Elasto-Plastic Program Code
Chapter 11 : Nonlinear Applications
Chapter 12 : Epilogue
Appendix A : Derivation of Kernel Functions
Appendix B : Shape Functions
Appendix C : Degenerate Elements: Singular Mapping
Appendix D : Elasto-Plastic Flow Theory
Appendix E : Domain Integral Formulations
Appendix F : Solution of the Nonlinear System Equations
Appendix G : Elements of Elasto-Plasticity
Appendix H : Description of Input Data
References
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