ABSTRACT

The subject of calculus of variations is to find optimal solutions to engineering problems where the optimum may be a certain quantity, a shape, or a function. Applied Calculus of Variations for Engineers addresses this very important mathematical area applicable to many engineering disciplines. Its unique, application-oriented approach sets it apa

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I Mathematical foundation

chapter 1|22 pages

The foundations of calculus of variations

chapter 2|12 pages

Constrained variational problems

chapter 3|12 pages

Multivariate functionals

chapter 4|8 pages

Higher order derivatives

chapter 6|16 pages

Direct methods of calculus of variations

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II Engineering applications

chapter 7|14 pages

Differential geometry

chapter 8|18 pages

Computational geometry

chapter 9|20 pages

Analytic mechanics

chapter 10|20 pages

Computational mechanics

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Closing Remarks

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Notation

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List of Tables

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List of Figures