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Handbook on animal-assisted therapy : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice
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ISBN: 9780123694843 0123694841 9780080463674 0080463673 9780080446882 0080446884 9780080463339 0080463339 0080463835 1280635924 9786610635924 1280635592 9786610635597 Year: 2006 Publisher: San Diego : Academic Press,

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The original edition was the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which animals can assist therapists with treatment of specific populations, and/or in specific settings. The second edition continues in this vein, with 7 new chapters plus substantial revisions of continuing chapters as the research in this field has grown. New coverage includes: Animals as social supports, Use of AAT with Special Needs students, the role of animals in the family- insights for clinicians, and measuring the animal-person bond.*Contributions from veterinarians, animal trainers, ps


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Magnetoelastic Vibrations and Stability of Magnetically Active Plates and Shells
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ISBN: 9783031603075 9783031603068 9783031603082 9783031603099 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer Nature, Imprint: Springer

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This book introduces the reader to methods of mathematical modeling and solving non-stationary (dynamic) problems of the theory of magnetoelasticity, as well as to give an idea of the wealth of physical effects caused by the interaction of electromagnetic and mechanical phenomena in magnetically active elastic thin bodies. The studies are mainly limited to a model of isotropic body under the assumption of small deformations. In the first chapter of the book, based on the basic connected nonlinear equations and relations of mechanics and quasi-static electrodynamics of continuum media, a system of equations of magnetoelasticity, surface conditions, and governing equations describing the behavior of disturbances in a magnetoactive medium interacting with an external magnetic field is obtained. On this basis, in Chapters 2 and 3, using the main equations and relations of magnetoelastic vibrations and stability of magnetically soft, thin plates and shells are obtained. By solving specific applied problems, a number of qualitative and quantitative results were identified, caused by the interaction of mechanical and magnetic phenomena in ferromagnetic thin bodies. An approximate formula is obtained to determine magnetohydrodynamic pressure on the oscillating surfaces of plate flowing by supersonic flow of perfectly conducting gas in the presence of magnetic field. This formula is the generalization of well-known formula obtained on the basis of the classical piston theory of gas dynamics in the case of magneto-gas-dynamic flow. On this basis, it became possible to solve complex problems of zero magnetoelasticity. In the 4th and 5th chapters magnetoelastic processes in superconducting thin shells located in stationary and non-stationary magnetic fields are studied. Two-dimensional equations and corresponding conditions are obtained, which characterize vibrations and stability of superconducting cylindrical and spherical shells under the influence of the given magnetic field. By solving specific problems, the possibility of loss of both static and dynamic stability of thin superconducting bodies under the influence of external magnetic field has been established. The sixth chapter is devoted to mathematical modeling and investigation of issues of dynamics of magnetostrictive plates in magnetic fields (stationary and non-stationary) of several orientations. To study the processes of magnetoelastic interaction in the plate under consideration with complex physical properties of its material, the main postulates of the classical theories and methods were used. The influence of plate in-homogeneity on the processes under consideration was also studied.


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Fluids Under Control
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ISBN: 9783031473555 9783031473548 9783031473562 9783031473579 3031473558 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Birkhäuser,

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This volume explores state-of-the-art developments in theoretical and applied fluid mechanics with a focus on stabilization and control. Chapters are based on lectures given at the summer school “Fluids under Control”, held in Prague from August 23-27, 2021. With its accessible and flexible presentation, readers will be motivated to deepen their understanding of how mathematics and physics are connected. Specific topics covered include: Stabilization of the 3D Navier-Stokes system Flutter stabilization of flow-state systems Turbulence control Design through analysis Fluids Under Control will appeal to graduate students and researchers in both mathematics and physics. Because of the applications presented, it will also be of interest to engineers working on environmental and industrial issues.


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Nonlinear Differential Equations and Applications : Portugal-Italy Conference on NDEA, Évora, Portugal, July 4-6, 2022
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ISBN: 9783031537400 9783031537394 9783031537417 9783031537424 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer

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This proceedings volume gathers selected, carefully reviewed works presented at the Portugal-Italy Conference on Nonlinear Differential Equations and Applications (PICNDEA22), held on July 4-6, 2022, at the University of Évora, Portugal. The main focus of this work lies in non-linear problems originating in applications and their treatment with numerical analysis. The reader will also find new advances on topics such as ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical analysis, topological and variational methods, fluid mechanics, operator theory, stability, and more. The Portugal-Italy Conference on Nonlinear Differential Equations and Applications convenes Italian and Portuguese researchers in differential equations and their applications to amplify previous collaboration and to follow and discuss new topics in the area. Reflecting the increasing teamwork involving the two mathematical communities, the conference has been opened to researchers from all nationalities. While researchers in analysis and related fields are the primary readership of this volume, PhD students can rely on this book as a valuable source to keep pace with recent advances in differential equations and cutting-edge applications.


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New Achievements in Mechanics : A Tribute to Klaus Peter Herrmann
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ISBN: 9783031561320 9783031561313 9783031561337 9783031561344 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer Nature, Imprint: Springer

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This book presents various solutions modeling in the performance and behavior of advanced materials and engineering structures. In this book, famous scientists in the field of materials mechanics share their knowledge in honor of the late Professor of Mechanics Klaus-Peter Herrmann from the University of Paderborn. This book discusses in particular topics like fracture and damage mechanics, numerical mathematics and computational simulations, and mechanics and thermodynamics of advanced materials.


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Peridynamics and Its Applications Using Ansys
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ISBN: 9783031598968 9783031598951 9783031598975 9783031598982 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer Nature, Imprint: Springer

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This book introduces a unified implementation of bond- and state-based peridynamic theory (PD) within a commercial finite element framework, Ansys, utilizing its native elements. It details the implementation of the PD theory and its integration with traditional finite elements. The primary objective is to equip students, researchers, and practicing engineers with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the PD theory, along with the skills necessary for analyzing engineering problems using Ansys. The book demonstrates that, unlike the conventional finite element method (FEM), the PD theory is highly suitable for progressive failure analysis, the multi-scale analysis of materials involving fracture and failure, and multi-physics analysis, including electromigration, corrosion, and electrodeposition. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step illustration of the specific procedures in the pre-processing, solution, and post-processing phases of the analysis through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for various applications. The book is designed to be introductory and self-contained, minimizing the need for additional reference material. Describes an implementation of PD theory and its coupling to finite element method in Ansys, using its native elements; Utilization of Ansys through both the Graphics User Interface (GUI) and the Ansys Parametric Design Language (APDL); Explains the process for solving problems in various applications with the Ansys GUI, includes Ansys input files.


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Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics : An Engineering Approach
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ISBN: 9783031152078 9783031152061 9783031152085 9783031152092 Year: 2023 Publisher: Cham Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer

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This textbook on Continuum Mechanics presents 9 chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 are devoted to Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis. Part I of the book includes the next 3 chapters. All the content here is valid for both solid and fluid materials. At the end of Part I, the reader should be able to set up in local spatial/material form, the fundamental governing equations and inequalities for a Continuum Mechanics problem. Part II of the book, Chapters 6 to 10, is devoted to presenting some nonlinear constitutive models for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, including Finite Deformation Hyperelasticity, Finite Deformation Plasticity, Finite Deformation Coupled Thermoplasticity, and Finite Deformation Contact Mechanics. The constitutive equations are derived within a thermodynamically consistent framework. Finite deformation elastoplasticity models are based on a multiplicative decomposition of the deformation gradient and the notion of an intermediate configuration. Different formulations based on the intermediate configuration, the current or spatial configuration, and the material configuration are considered. The last chapter is devoted to Variational Methods in Solid Mechanics, a fundamental topic in Computational Mechanics. The book may be used as a textbook for an advanced Master’s course on Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics for graduate students in Civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Applied Physics, with an interest in Continuum Mechanics and Computational Mechanics.


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Engineering Elasticity : Elasticity with less Stress and Strain
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ISBN: 9783031091575 9783031091568 9783031091582 9783031091599 Year: 2022 Publisher: Cham Springer International Publishing

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This textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate engineering students who need to describe the large deformation of elastic materials like soft plastics, rubber, and biological materials. The classical approaches to finite deformations of elastic materials describe a dozen or more measures of stress and strain. These classical approaches require an in-depth knowledge of tensor analysis and provide little instruction as to how to relate the derived equations to the materials to be described. This text, by contrast, introduces only one strain measure and one stress measure. No tensor analysis is required. The theory is applied by showing how to measure material properties and to perform computer simulations for both isotropic and anisotropic materials. The theory can be covered in one chapter for students familiar with Euler-Lagrange techniques, but is also introduced more slowly in several chapters for students not familiar with these techniques. The connection to linear elasticity is provided along with a comparison of this approach to classical elasticity. Explains ably simulation of materials undergoing large deformations Illustrates a simpler mathematical base to build thermodynamic and viscoelastic theories Describes how experimenters can make better numerical descriptions of deformable bodies.


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Introduction to Non-linear Mechanics : A Unified Energetical Approach
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ISBN: 9783031519208 9783031519192 9783031519215 9783031519222 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer

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This book presents an introduction to the non-linear mechanics of materials, focusing on a unified energetical approach. It begins by summarizing the framework of a thermodynamic description of continua, including a description of the kinematics of deformation, and a summary of the equations of motion. After a short description of the motion of the system and the mechanical interaction, the book introduces the Lagrangean and Hamiltonian functionals of the system, transitioning to the quasistatic characterization with emphasis on the role of potential energy and pseudo-potential of dissipation. The framework is then extended to fracture and damage mechanics with a similar energetical approach proposed for material damage and wear. The book looks at homogenization in non-linear mechanics for locally plastic or damaged material with an analysis of stability and bifurcation of the equilibrium path. Lastly, inverse problems in non-linear mechanics are introduced using optimal control theory. All the concepts introduced in the book are illustrated using analytical solutions on beams, rods, plates, or using spherical and cylindrical symmetries. Graduate students and researchers working on continuum mechanics and interested in a deeper understanding of materials damage, wear, and fatigue will find this book instructive and informative.


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Navier-Stokes Turbulence : Theory and Analysis
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ISBN: 9783031595783 9783031595776 9783031595790 9783031595806 Year: 2024 Publisher: Cham Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer

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This updated/augmented second edition retains it class-tested content and pedagogy as a core text for graduate courses in advanced fluid mechanics and applied science. The new edition adds revised sections, clarification, problems, and chapter extensions including a rewritten section on Schauder bases for turbulent pipe flow, coverage of Cantwell’s mixing length closure for turbulent pipe flow, and a section on the variational Hessian. Consisting of two parts, the first provides an introduction and general theory of fully developed turbulence, where treatment of turbulence is based on the linear functional equation derived by E. Hopf governing the characteristic functional that determines the statistical properties of a turbulent flow. In this section, Professor Kollmann explains how the theory is built on divergence free Schauder bases for the phase space of the turbulent flow and the space of argument vector fields for the characteristic functional. The second segment, presented over subsequent chapters, is devoted to mapping methods, homogeneous turbulence based upon the hypotheses of Kolmogorov and Onsager, intermittency, structural features of turbulent shear flows and their recognition. Adds section on Plancherel’s theorem and a detailed problem on analytic solution of functional differential equations; Extends chapter nine on characteristic functionals to greater explain the role of convection; Reinforces concepts with problems on the theory and particular examples of turbulent flows such as periodic pipe flow. . .

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