Computational fluid and solid mechanics 2003 Volume 1

Computational fluid and solid mechanics 2003 Volume 1 - K. J. Bathe

Bringing together the worlds leading researchers and practitioners of computational mechanics, these new volumes meet and build on the eight key challenges for research and development in computational mechanics. Researchers have recently identified eight critical research tasks facing the field of computational mechanics. These tasks have come about because it appears possible to reach a new level of mathematical modelling and numerical solution that will lead to a much deeper understanding of nature and to great improvements in engineering design. The eight tasks are: The automatic solution of mathematical models; Effective numerical schemes for fluid flows; The development of an effective mesh-free numerical solution method; The development of numerical procedures for multiphysics problems; The development of numerical procedures for multiscale problems; The modelling of uncertainties; The analysis of complete life cycles of systems; Education - teaching sound engineering and scientific judgement. Readers of Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics 2003 will be able to apply the combined experience of many of the worlds leading researchers to their own research needs.