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Without numerical techniques, it would be almost impossible to solve-
practical engineering problems analytically with a reasonable degree of
accuracy. Most numerical techniques in continuum mechanics are based on
the principle that it is possible to derive some equations and relationships
that describe accurately the behaviour of a small differential part of the body.
By dividing the entire body into a large number of these smaller 'parts' and
using further relationships to link up or assemble these parts together, it is
possible to obtain a reasonably accurate prediction of the values of variables
such as stresses and displacements in the body. As the sizes of these small
parts are made smaller, the numerical solution becomes more accurate, but
the cost of computation time may become prohibitive. There is no substitute
for experience in the application of numerical techniques to practical
engineering problems because the answer to the question 'How small should
these component parts be for optimum accuracy?' is never clear.
In this chapter, the two most popular techniques in continuum mechanics,
namely finite element and boundary element methods, are briefly reviewed.
The advantages and disadvantages of the BE method are discussed and a
historical overview of the development of the BE approach is presented. The
main features of this book and a summary of the chapters are also included
to present an overview of the material presented in the book.
Without numerical techniques, it would be almost impossible to solve-
practical engineering problems analytically with a reasonable degree of
accuracy. Most numerical techniques in continuum mechanics are based on
the principle that it is possible to derive some equations and relationships
that describe accurately the behaviour of a small differential part of the body.
By dividing the entire body into a large number of these smaller 'parts' and
using further relationships to link up or assemble these parts together, it is
possible to obtain a reasonably accurate prediction of the values of variables
such as stresses and displacements in the body. As the sizes of these small
parts are made smaller, the numerical solution becomes more accurate, but
the cost of computation time may become prohibitive. There is no substitute
for experience in the application of numerical techniques to practical
engineering problems because the answer to the question 'How small should
these component parts be for optimum accuracy?' is never clear.
In this chapter, the two most popular techniques in continuum mechanics,
namely finite element and boundary element methods, are briefly reviewed.
The advantages and disadvantages of the BE method are discussed and a
historical overview of the development of the BE approach is presented. The
main features of this book and a summary of the chapters are also included
to present an overview of the material presented in the book.
Without numerical techniques, it would be almost impossible to solve-
practical engineering problems analytically with a reasonable degree of
accuracy. Most numerical techniques in continuum mechanics are based on
the principle that it is possible to derive some equations and relationships
that describe accurately the behaviour of a small differential part of the body.
By dividing the entire body into a large number of these smaller 'parts' and
using further relationships to link up or assemble these parts together, it is
possible to obtain a reasonably accurate prediction of the values of variables
such as stresses and displacements in the body. As the sizes of these small
parts are made smaller, the numerical solution becomes more accurate, but
the cost of computation time may become prohibitive. There is no substitute
for experience in the application of numerical techniques to practical
engineering problems because the answer to the question 'How small should
these component parts be for optimum accuracy?' is never clear.
In this chapter, the two most popular techniques in continuum mechanics,
namely finite element and boundary element methods, are briefly reviewed.
The advantages and disadvantages of the BE method are discussed and a
historical overview of the development of the BE approach is presented. The
main features of this book and a summary of the chapters are also included
to present an overview of the material presented in the book.