Boundary element methods in solid mechanics: With applications in rock mechanics and geological engineering

Crouch, S.L.; A.M. Starfield

ISBN 10: 004620010X / ISBN 13: 9780046200107

Published by George Allen & Unwin (edition 1), 1983

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Boundary element methods in solid mechanics: With applications in rock mechanics and geological engineering
• Publisher: George Allen & Unwin (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 004620010X
• ISBN 13: 9780046200107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

This work explains the boundary element technique with diagrams and with listings of computer programs for three methods. The authors use a system of highlighting key words and the book is designed for anyone in rock mechanics and mining sciences who has some grounding in the theory of elasticity. After a review of relevant aspects of elasticity theory, a simple boundary element method is developed from the Flamant solution for a line of concentrated force on the surface of an elastic half-plane - demonstrating the constructive connection between solutions to simple and complex problems. The direct and indirect methods for plane problems are also developed, largely from a physical standpoint.