Finite Elements for Fluid Dynamics. Variational Formulations for Nonlinear, Initial-Value Problems.

Abstract

This report includes two parts, relatively self-contained yet intimately related. The first: 'a note on the variational formulation for quasi-linear, initial value problems' sets forth the general mathematical foundation and its relationship to the physical systems which can be thus modeled. The second: 'on the variational formulation of reduced physical systems' applies the procedure to equations with various symmetries and degeneracies, of common use in aeronautics and other applications in physics and engineering.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004484

Entities

People

  • Nima Geffen
  • Sara Yaniv

Organizations

  • Tel Aviv University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Physics
  • Symmetry

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Theoretical Analysis.