Application of Spline Interpolation Methods to Engineering Problems.

Abstract

This paper was prepared to familiarize practicing scientists and engineers with the cubic spline interpolation technique as a possible tool in curve fitting for computer programs for which more commonly used techniques may be unsuitable or of limited value. The spline technique is compared with more common methods, specifically piecewise linear and polynomial, and examples of applications of the technique to engineering problems are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA044344

Entities

People

  • Fred T. Tracy
  • James B. Cheek Jr.
  • Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Curve Fitting
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Grids
  • Interpolation
  • Polynomials
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Self Assembled Monolayers
  • Self Assembly
  • Stress Analysis
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Systems Analysis and Design