ABSTRACT

The finite element method reigns as the dominant technique for modeling mechanical systems. Originally developed to model electromagnetic systems, the Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) method proves to match, and in some cases exceed, the effectiveness of finite elements for modeling several types of physical systems. Transmission Line Matrix in Compu

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

TLM and the 1-D Wave Equation

chapter 4|40 pages

TLM Modeling of Acoustic Propagation

chapter 6|22 pages

TLM Models of Elastic Solids

chapter 7|18 pages

Simple TLM Deformation Models

chapter 8|26 pages

TLM Modeling of Hydraulic Systems

chapter 10|44 pages

State of the Art Examples