Structural Dynamic Systems Computational Techniques and OptimizationFinite Element Analysis Techniques\nAuthor(s): Cornelius T. Leondes\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd\nISBN-13: 9789056996437, 978-9056996437\nSynopsis\nThe finite element, an approximation method for solving differential equations of mathematical physics, is a highly effective technique in the analysis and design, or synthesis, of structural dynamic systems. Starting from the system differential equations and its boundary conditions, what is referred to as a weak form of the problem (elaborated in the text) is developed in a variational sense. This variational statement is used to define elemental properties that may be written as matrices and vectors as well as to identify primary and secondary boundaries and all possible boundary conditions. Specific equilibrium problems are also solved.\nThis book clearly reveals the effectiveness and great s.