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Finite elements in water resources
Finite Elements in Water Resources C M L P u b l i c a t i o n s , S o u t h a m p t o n , 1980. £35.00 This book contains the edited proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Finite Elements in Water Resources held at the University of Mississippi, in May 1980. The book contains approximately 90 papers presented at the conference. Topics covered include: groundwater and seepage, transport phenomena; viscous flows: river, lake and ocean modelling; sedimentation processes: finite element techniques. The finite element method has become, because of its versatility, one of the most important tools for modelling physical problems - - particularly those with truly irregular geometries and heterogeneous physical properties which are common to all realistic water resources systems. The conference attempted to present a state of the art of finite elements in water resources and consequently 40 of the papers contained in the proceedings were presented by distinguished invited speakers. The other 50 papers were carefully selected to complement the invited papers and to make the proceedings an essential requirement for anyone working in the field of numerical methods in water resources. .The conference follows the successful first and second international conferences held at Princeton University (1976) and Imperial College, London (1978).
A Handbook of
Finite Element Systems
Use of Microprocessors
The finite element method has become, because of its versatility, one of the most important tools used by engineers. However, there are at present so many different finite element systems that intending users find it difficult to appreciate the advantages or disadvantages of a system for a particular problem that he wants to solve. This handbook contains descriptions of over 30 of the most well known finite elements systems available plus some specialist systems. The capabilities and facilities of the systems are described and examples of their use given. A feature of the handbook is the tables providing essential information on the elements provided in a system, the type of material models available, which computer system the programs will run on, names and addresses of system providers, etc. The handbook also provides information on pre- and post-processing packages. This handbook is an essential reference book for engineers who need up-to-date information on finite element systems and who wish to select the most appropriate finite element system for their work.
G. L. Simons
ISBN 0 905451 08 2/£28.00/480 pp./October, 1981
N a t i o n a l C o m p u t i n g Centre, Manchester. £12.50 Microprocessors are rapidly encroaching on an ever-growing number of activities. This book highlights these main area focusing on the business world, manufacturing, communications, education, medicine, transport, entertainment and the domestic environment.
Energy and the Oceans Andrb Brin W e s t b u r y House, G u i i d f o r d , 1981, £12.50 In a world with increasing energy demands and diminishing resources more and more attention is being given to energy from the oceans - - not only to the mineral reserves they contain but also to their vast natural and renewable resources such as tidal power, ocean thermal energy, wave power and currents. The extent of these resources and the way in which they could be developed is the theme of this book. Written originally in French, but revised and expanded for the English version, Energy and the Oceans provides one of the first comprehensive and objective surveys of the contribution which the oceans can make to satisfying energy demands. From conventional fossil fuels the author moves to techniques for harnessing the vast resources of the wind, waves, tides, currents and thermal systems. In clear straightforward language he explains the physical principles on which they are based and assesses the realizable reserves and economic potential. Using examples from all over the world, the author examines the engineering problems, costs and environmental hazards involved in their development. The book will appeal both to specialists and non-specialists who look to the oceans for a renewable, non-polluting source of energy and who see in ocean exploitation one of mankind's greatest opportunities.
Editor C. A. Brebbia CML PUBLICATIONS Computational Mechanics Centre 125 High Street, Southampton, SO1 0AA, England
PROCEEDINGS OF SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE March, 1981 An essential book for engineers interested in the application of computers in engineering Editor Price ISBN
R. A. Adey, Computational Mechanics £35.00 (Hardback) 1056 pages 0 905451 03 1
Send (and make cheque payable) to: C M L Publications 125 High Street Southampton SOl 0AA, England
Applied Ocean Researeh, 1981, Vol. 3, No. 4
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A Handbook of
Finite Element Systems
Use of Microprocessors
The finite element method has become, because of its versatility, one of the most important tools used by engineers. However, there are at present so many different finite element systems that intending users find it difficult to appreciate the advantages or disadvantages of a system for a particular problem that he wants to solve. This handbook contains descriptions of over 30 of the most well known finite elements systems available plus some specialist systems. The capabilities and facilities of the systems are described and examples of their use given. A feature of the handbook is the tables providing essential information on the elements provided in a system, the type of material models available, which computer system the programs will run on, names and addresses of system providers, etc. The handbook also provides information on pre- and post-processing packages. This handbook is an essential reference book for engineers who need up-to-date information on finite element systems and who wish to select the most appropriate finite element system for their work.
G. L. Simons
ISBN 0 905451 08 2/£28.00/480 pp./October, 1981
N a t i o n a l C o m p u t i n g Centre, Manchester. £12.50 Microprocessors are rapidly encroaching on an ever-growing number of activities. This book highlights these main area focusing on the business world, manufacturing, communications, education, medicine, transport, entertainment and the domestic environment.
Energy and the Oceans Andrb Brin W e s t b u r y House, G u i i d f o r d , 1981, £12.50 In a world with increasing energy demands and diminishing resources more and more attention is being given to energy from the oceans - - not only to the mineral reserves they contain but also to their vast natural and renewable resources such as tidal power, ocean thermal energy, wave power and currents. The extent of these resources and the way in which they could be developed is the theme of this book. Written originally in French, but revised and expanded for the English version, Energy and the Oceans provides one of the first comprehensive and objective surveys of the contribution which the oceans can make to satisfying energy demands. From conventional fossil fuels the author moves to techniques for harnessing the vast resources of the wind, waves, tides, currents and thermal systems. In clear straightforward language he explains the physical principles on which they are based and assesses the realizable reserves and economic potential. Using examples from all over the world, the author examines the engineering problems, costs and environmental hazards involved in their development. The book will appeal both to specialists and non-specialists who look to the oceans for a renewable, non-polluting source of energy and who see in ocean exploitation one of mankind's greatest opportunities.
Editor C. A. Brebbia CML PUBLICATIONS Computational Mechanics Centre 125 High Street, Southampton, SO1 0AA, England
PROCEEDINGS OF SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE March, 1981 An essential book for engineers interested in the application of computers in engineering Editor Price ISBN
R. A. Adey, Computational Mechanics £35.00 (Hardback) 1056 pages 0 905451 03 1
Send (and make cheque payable) to: C M L Publications 125 High Street Southampton SOl 0AA, England
Applied Ocean Researeh, 1981, Vol. 3, No. 4
207