ISSN:
0029-5981
Keywords:
Engineering
;
Engineering General
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Technology
Notes:
A class of approximations to the matrix linear differential equation is presented. The approximations range, in accuracy, from the simplest forward difference scheme to the exact solution. The infinite series defining the exponential matrix is used to ascertain the accuracy of the various approximations. A clear distinction is made between approximations to the system equations and the forcing function, with the forcing term being represented by a piecewise linear function. Special application is given to the equations arising in structural dynamics of the form For these structural dynamic equations, the measure of the energy of the system is used to analyse the stability of the numerical approximations.
Additional Material:
3 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nme.1620090202
