Modeling and Computing for Geotechnical Engineering: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781498771672 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 492 str.

Mohammed Shamin Rahman; Mehmet Baris Can Ulker

Opis

This book introduces three phases involved in the modeling and computing of engineered systems: Idealization of the actual physical problem, Formulation of a mathematical model represented by a set of equations governing the response of the system, and Solution of the governing equations and graphical representation of the numerical results.

Spis treści

Preface. Introduction. BASIC MECHANICS. Stresses and Strains. Physical Laws and Governing Equations. ELEMENTAL RESPONSE: CONSTITUTIVE MODELS. Elasticity. Plasticity Theory: Nonlinear Deformation of Soils. Viscoelasticity and Viscoplasticity. SYSTEM RESPONSE: METHODS OF ANALYSES. Analytical Methods. Semi-Analytical Methods. Finite Difference Method. Finite Element Method. Appendices. References. Index.

O autorze

M. S. Rahman is a Professor of Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University.

M. B. Can Ülker is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in Turkey.