Finite Element Solution of Boundary Value Problems
Theory and Computation

a thorough, balanced introduction to both the theoretical and the computational aspects of the topic.

O. Axelsson (Author), V. A. Barker (Author)

9780898714999, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 1987

456 pages
22.5 x 15 x 2.5 cm, 0.602 kg

Finite Element Solution of Boundary Value Problems: Theory and Computation provides a thorough, balanced introduction to both the theoretical and the computational aspects of the finite element method for solving boundary value problems for partial differential equations. Although significant advances have been made in the finite element method since this book first appeared in 1984, the basics have remained the same, and this classic, well-written text explains these basics and prepares the reader for more advanced study. Useful as both a reference and a textbook, complete with examples and exercises, it remains as relevant today as it was when originally published.

Preface to the classics edition
Preface
List of symbols
1: Quadratic functionals on finite-dimensional vector spaces
2: Variational formulation of boundary value problems: Part I. 3: Variational formulation of boundary value problems: Part II: 4: The Ritz-Galerkin method
5: The finite element method
6: Direct methods for solving finite element equations
7: Iterative solution of finite element equations
Appendix A: Chebyshev polynomials
Index.

Subject Areas: Numerical analysis [PBKS]