Finite element method [[electronic resource] /] / Gouri Dhatt, Gilbert Touzot, Emmanuel Lefrançois ; series editor, Piotr Breitkopf

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910138858903321
• Autore: Dhatt G
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : ISTE Ltd.; Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2012
• ISBN: 1-118-56976-8; 1-118-56970-9; 1-118-56974-1; 1-299-18683-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (612 p.)
• Collana: Numerical methods series
• Altri autori (Persone): TouzotGilbert; LefrançoisEmmanuel; BreitkopfPiotr
• Disciplina: 518.25
• Soggetti: Finite element method
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Finite Element Method; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; 0.1 The finite element method; 0.1.1 General remarks; 0.1.2 Historical evolution of the method; 0.1.3 State of the art; 0.2 Object and organization of the book; 0.2.1 Teaching the finite element method; 0.2.2 Objectives of the book; 0.2.3 Organization of the book; 0.3 Numerical modeling approach; 0.3.1 General aspects; 0.3.2 Physical model; 0.3.3 Mathematical model; 0.3.4 Numerical model; 0.3.5 Computer model; Bibliography; Conference proceedings; Monographs; Periodicals; Chapter 1. Approximations with finite elements1.0 Introduction; 1.1 General remarks; 1.1.1 Nodal approximation; 1.1.2 Approximations with finite elements; 1.2 Geometrical definition of the elements; 1.2.1 Geometrical nodes; 1.2.2 Rules for the partition of a domain into elements; 1.2.3 Shapes of some classical elements; 1.2.4 Reference elements; 1.2.5 Shapes of some classical reference elements; 1.2.6 Node and element definition tables; 1.3 Approximation based on a reference element; 1.3.1 Expression of the approximate function u(x); ; 1.3.2 Properties of approximate function u(x); 1.4 Construction of functions N (ξ ) and N (ξ )1.4.1 General method of construction; 1.4.2 Algebraic properties of functions N and N; 1.5 Transformation of derivation operators; 1.5.1 General remarks; 1.5.2 First derivatives; 1.5.3 Second derivatives; 1.5.4 Singularity of the Jacobian matrix; 1.6 Computation of functions N, their derivatives and the Jacobian matrix; 1.6.1 General remarks; 1.6.2 Explicit forms for N; 1.7 Approximation errors on an element; 1.7.1 Notions of approximation errors; 1.7.2 Error evaluation technique; 1.7.3 Improving the precision of approximation; 1.8 Example of application: rainfall problemBibliography; Chapter 2. Various types of elements; 2.0 Introduction; 2.1 List of the elements presented in this chapter; 2.2 One-dimensional elements; 2.2.1 Linear element (two nodes, C0); 2.2.2 High-precision Lagrangian elements: (continuity C0); 2.2.3 High-precision Hermite elements; 2.2.4 General elements; 2.3 Triangular elements (two dimensions); 2.3.1 Systems of coordinates; 2.3.2 Linear element (triangle, three nodes, C0); 2.3.3 High-precision Lagrangian elements (continuity C0); 2.3.4 High-precision Hermite elements; 2.4 Quadrilateral elements (two dimensions)2.4.1 Systems of coordinates; 2.4.2 Bilinear element (quadrilateral, 4 nodes, C0); 2.4.3 High-precision Lagrangian elements; 2.4.4 High-precision Hermite element; 2.5 Tetrahedral elements (three dimensions); 2.5.1 Systems of coordinates; 2.5.2 Linear element (tetrahedron, four nodes, C0); 2.5.3 High-precision Lagrangian elements (continuity C0); 2.5.4 High-precision Hermite elements; 2.6 Hexahedric elements (three dimensions); 2.6.1 Trilinear element (hexahedron, eight nodes, C0); 2.6.2 High-precision Lagrangian elements (continuity C0); 2.6.3 High-precision Hermite elements
• Sommario/riassunto: This book offers an in-depth presentation of the finite element method, aimed at engineers, students and researchers in applied sciences.The description of the method is presented in such a way as to be usable in any domain of application. The level of mathematical expertise required is limited to differential and matrix calculus.The various stages necessary for the implementation of the method are clearly identified, with a chapter given over to each one: approximation, construction of the integral forms, matrix organization, solution of the algebraic systems and architecture o

Introduzione a Peirce e il pragmatismo / W. B. Gallie ; traduzione di Roberto Tettucci

• Record Nr.: UNICASLIA0158861
• Autore: Gallie, W. B.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Firenze, : Universitaria G. Barbera, stampa 1965
• Titolo uniforme: Peirce and Pragmatism
• Descrizione fisica: 241 p. ; 19 cm
• Collana: Collezione psicologica , . Introduzioni
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Italiano
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Tit. della cop.: Introduzione a Charles S. Peirce e il pragmatismo.

The rhetoric of Sir Garfield Todd [[electronic resource] ] : Christian imagination and the dream of an African democracy / / Michael W. Casey

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910784292803321
• Autore: Casey Michael W
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Waco, Tex., : Baylor University Press, c2007
• ISBN: 1-280-81595-7; 9786610815951; 1-4294-6046-6; 1-60258-093-6; 1-4337-0904-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (413 p.)
• Collana: Studies in rhetoric and religion ; ; 2
• Altri autori (Persone): ToddGarfield <1908-2002.>
• Disciplina: 968.9/03092
• Soggetti: Rhetoric - Political aspects - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century; Christianity and politics - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century; Democracy - Zimbabwe - History - 20th century; Speeches, addresses, etc; Zimbabwe Politics and government 1890-1965; Zimbabwe Politics and government 1965-1979
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes a selection of Sir Garfield Todd's sermons and speeches.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-379) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Back Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Sir Garfield Todd, Rhetoric, and Zimbabwe's Struggle for Democracy; 1. Democratic Disciples; 2. The Democratic Missionary; 3. Moving toward Democracy: Todd as the Limited Democratic Politician; 4. Todd the Prophetic: The Radical Democrat; 5. The ""Horrible Speech"": Todd's Effort to End White Supremacy; 6. Todd's Narrative Rhetoric: The Preacher of Democratic Virtues; Conclusion: Fighting the Good Fight; Sermon Texts; Political Speeches; Prophetic Speeches; Concluding Sermon: Reflections on Fifty-four Years of Service; Notes; BibliographyIndex
• Sommario/riassunto: This work assembles the best of Todd's (available) speeches and provides an analysis of their rhetorical and political significance. Sir Garfield Todd's (1908-2002) lifelong support of African rights earned him initial political success, subsequent imprisonment, and, finally, rightful recognition. Often labeled a liberal in the British political tradition, a closer study of Todd's rhetoric demonstrates that his politics flow directly from his religious heritage-and not from political liberalism.