Computational Continuum Mechanics, 3rd Edition

An updated and expanded edition of the popular guide to basic continuum mechanics and computational techniques

This updated third edition of the popular reference covers state–of–the–art computational techniques for basic continuum mechanics modeling of both small and large deformations. Approaches to developing complex models are described in detail, and numerous examples are presented demonstrating how computational algorithms can be developed using basic continuum mechanics approaches.

The integration of geometry and analysis for the study of the motion and behaviors of materials under varying conditions is an increasingly popular approach in continuum mechanics, and absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) is rapidly emerging as the best way to achieve that integration. At the same time, simulation software is undergoing significant changes which will lead to the seamless fusion of CAD, finite element, and multibody system computer codes in one computational environment. Computational Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition is the only book to provide in–depth coverage of the formulations required to achieve this integration.

Provides detailed coverage of the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF), a popular new approach to the integration of geometry and analysis
Provides detailed coverage of the floating frame of reference (FFR) formulation, a popular well–established approach for solving small deformation problems
Supplies numerous examples of how complex models have been developed to solve an array of real–world problems
Covers modeling of both small and large deformations in detail
Demonstrates how to develop computational algorithms using basic continuum mechanics approaches