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Finite element methods have become ever more important to engineers as tools for design and optimization, now even for solving non-linear technological problems. However, several aspects must be considered for finite-element simulations which are specific for non-linear problems: These problems require the knowledge and the understanding of theoretical foundations and their finite-element discretization as well as algorithms for solving the non-linear equations. This book provides the reader wit...

Written with the aim of encouraging further development of the fracture mechanics of coupled thermo-electro-elastic problems, this monograph examines crack problems in piezoelectric materials. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts, the development of mathematical models and their computational solutions. The methods are described and derived in a way which makes them more accessible to postgraduate students, research scientists and engineers.

This monograph describes the numerical analysis of non-linearities in structural mechanics, i.e. large rotations, large strain (geometric non-linearities), non-linear material behaviour, in particular elasto-plasticity as well as time-dependent behaviour, and contact. Based on that, the book treats stability problems and limit-load analyses, as well as non-linear equations of a large number of variables. Moreover, the author presents a wide range of problem sets and their solutions. The target a...

Tigers of the World, Second Edition explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988, when the first edition was published, tiger conservation was still in its infancy, and two decades later there has been a revolution not only in what is known, but how information about tigers is obtained and disseminated. In the fast changing world of conservation, there is a great need to summarize the vast and current state-of-the-art,...

In this book international expert authors provide solutions for modern fundamental problems including the complexity of computing of critical points for set-valued mappings, the behaviour of solutions of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations and difference equations, or the development of an abstract theory of global attractors for multi-valued impulsive dynamical systems. These abstract mathematical approaches are applied to problem-solving in solid mechanics, hydro- a...

This book contains selected papers by results of the 12th International Conference Mechatronic Systems and Materials (MSM'2016, Bialystok, Poland, July 3-8, 2016) and will be useful for researchers, engineers and scientists whose activity related to the designing of modern mechatronic systems for various applications - from the intellegent measurment devices to robotic systems for manufacture and space researches.

The 29th volume of the journal "Advanced Engineering Forum" was collected from peer-reviewed manuscripts describing the results of engineering solutions and research dealing with actual problems in areas of welding technologies, robot design and urban planning. Published articles will be useful for professionals in the various branches of engineering and for students and academic staff concerned with the related specialties.

The objective of this book is to provide future entrepreneurs in start-up companies, medium-sized enterprises, and corporations with knowledge and a set of tools that they can immediately use to develop their entrepreneurial mindset. The book has a clear focus on the needs of engineers; it covers business cases, experiences from entrepreneurs, and examples from industry to optimize the learning benefit.