TY - BOOK ID - 32841421 TI - A Project-Based Introduction to Computational Statics PY - 2018 SN - 3319698176 3319698168 PB - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Engineering. KW - Continuum mechanics. KW - Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials. KW - Mechanics of continua KW - Elasticity KW - Mechanics, Analytic KW - Field theory (Physics) KW - Construction KW - Industrial arts KW - Technology KW - Mechanics. KW - Mechanics, Applied. KW - Solid Mechanics. KW - Applied mechanics KW - Engineering, Mechanical KW - Engineering mathematics KW - Classical mechanics KW - Newtonian mechanics KW - Physics KW - Dynamics KW - Quantum theory UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:32841421 AB - This book uses a novel concept to teach the finite element method, applying it to solid mechanics. This major conceptual shift takes away lengthy theoretical derivations in the face-to-face interactions with students and focuses on the summary of key equations and concepts; and to practice these on well-chosen example problems. The theoretical derivations are provided as additional reading and students must study and review the derivations in a self-study approach. The book provides the theoretical foundations to solve a comprehensive design project in tensile testing. A classical clip-on extensometer serves as the demonstrator on which to apply the provided concepts. The major goal is to derive the calibration curve based on different approaches, i.e., analytical mechanics and based on the finite element method, and to consider further design questions such as technical drawings, manufacturing, and cost assessment. Working with two concepts, i.e., analytical and computational mechanics strengthens the vertical integration of knowledge and allows the student to compare and understand the different concepts, as well as highlighting the essential need for benchmarking any numerical result. . ER -