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The finite element method is a powerful tool even for non-linear materials’ modeling. But commercial solutions are limited and many novel materials do not follow standard constitutive equations on a macroscopic scale. Thus, is it required that new constitutive equations are implemented into the finite element code. However, it is not sufficient to simply implement only the equations but also an appropriate integration algorithm for the constitutive equation must be provided. This book is restricted to one-dimensional plasticity in order to reduce and facilitate the mathematical formalism and theory and to concentrate on the basic ideas of elasto-plastic finite element procedures. A comprehensive set of completely solved problems is designed for the thorough understand of the presented theory. After working with this new book and reviewing the provided solved and supplementary problems, it should be much easier to study and understand the advanced theory and the respective text books.

Elastoplasticity. --- Building materials --- Elastic properties --- Mathematical models. --- Architectural materials --- Architecture --- Building --- Building supplies --- Buildings --- Construction materials --- Structural materials --- Materials --- Elasticity --- Plasticity --- Mechanics. --- Mechanics, Applied. --- Surfaces (Physics). --- Computer science. --- Solid Mechanics. --- Characterization and Evaluation of Materials. --- Computational Science and Engineering. --- Applied mechanics --- Engineering, Mechanical --- Engineering mathematics --- Classical mechanics --- Newtonian mechanics --- Physics --- Dynamics --- Quantum theory --- Informatics --- Science --- Surface chemistry --- Surfaces (Technology) --- Materials science. --- Computer mathematics. --- Material science --- Physical sciences --- Computer mathematics --- Electronic data processing --- Mathematics

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This book is a very concise introduction to the basic knowledge of scientific publishing. It  starts with the basics of writing a scientific paper, and recalls the different types of scientific documents. In gives an overview on the major scientific publishing companies and different business models. The book also introduces to abstracting and indexing services and how they can be used for the evaluation of science, scientists, and institutions. Last but not least, this short book faces the problem of plagiarism and publication ethics.

Academic writing. --- Literary form -- Study and teaching. --- Technical writing. --- Technical writing --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Technology - General --- Engineering - General --- Study and teaching --- Science publishing. --- Science --- Scientific literature --- Publishing --- Engineering. --- Library science. --- Science education. --- Engineering --- Job Careers in Science and Engineering. --- Science Education. --- Library Science. --- Vocational guidance. --- Engineering as a profession --- Science education --- Scientific education --- Librarianship --- Library economy --- Bibliography --- Documentation --- Information science --- Construction --- Industrial arts --- Technology --- Publishers and publishing --- Study and teaching. --- Engineering—Vocational guidance.

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This book discusses the expertise, skills, and techniques needed for the development of new materials and technologies. It focuses on finite element and finite volume methods that are used for engineering simulations, and present many state-of-the-art applications and advances to highlight these methods’ importance.  For example, modern joining technologies can be used to fabricate new compound or composite materials, even those formed from dissimilar component materials. These composite materials are often exposed to harsh environments, must deliver specific characteristics, and are primarily used in automotive and marine technologies, i.e., ships, amphibious vehicles, docks, offshore structures, and even robots. To achieve the desired material performance, computer-based engineering tools are widely used for simulation, data evaluation, and design processes.

Materials --- Mechanical behavior of materials --- Mechanical properties of materials --- Mechanical properties. --- Testing. --- Mechanical behavior --- Engineering. --- Computer-aided engineering. --- Continuum mechanics. --- Materials science. --- Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials. --- Characterization and Evaluation of Materials. --- Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design. --- Mechanics --- Mechanics. --- Mechanics, Applied. --- Surfaces (Physics). --- Computer aided design. --- Solid Mechanics. --- CAD (Computer-aided design) --- Computer-assisted design --- Computer-aided engineering --- Design --- Physics --- Surface chemistry --- Surfaces (Technology) --- Applied mechanics --- Engineering, Mechanical --- Engineering mathematics --- Classical mechanics --- Newtonian mechanics --- Dynamics --- Quantum theory --- CAE --- Engineering --- Material science --- Physical sciences --- Data processing --- Solids. --- Characterization and Analytical Technique. --- Analysis. --- Solid state physics --- Transparent solids

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The derivation and understanding of Partial Differential Equations relies heavily on the fundamental knowledge of the first years of scientific education, i.e., higher mathematics, physics, materials science, applied mechanics, design, and programming skills. Thus, it is a challenging topic for prospective engineers and scientists. This volume provides a compact overview on the classical Partial Differential Equations of structural members in mechanics. It offers a formal way to uniformly describe these equations. All derivations follow a common approach: the three fundamental equations of continuum mechanics, i.e., the kinematics equation, the constitutive equation, and the equilibrium equation, are combined to construct the partial differential equations. .

Mechanics. --- Partial differential equations. --- Mechanics, Applied. --- Classical Mechanics. --- Partial Differential Equations. --- Solid Mechanics. --- Applied mechanics --- Engineering, Mechanical --- Engineering mathematics --- Partial differential equations --- Classical mechanics --- Newtonian mechanics --- Physics --- Dynamics --- Quantum theory --- Differential equations, Partial. --- Engineering mathematics. --- Engineering --- Engineering analysis --- Mathematical analysis --- Mathematics

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This special issue of Defect and Diffusion Forum contains selected refereed papers which were presented at the 7th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL-2011) held on the 26 to 30th June 2011 at the Hilton Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. The goal of the conference was to provide a unique opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results and review burning issues in contemporary diffusion research. Young scientists were especially encouraged to attend the conference and to establish international links with established scientists.

Diffusion --- Heat --- Heat transfer --- Thermal transfer --- Transmission of heat --- Energy transfer --- Transmission.