How Long to Read Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics

How Long Does it Take to Read Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics by J.T. Oden

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Description

This is a textbook written for use in a graduate-level course for students of mechanics and engineering science. It is designed to cover the essential features of modern variational methods and to demonstrate how a number of basic mathematical concepts can be used to produce a unified theory of variational mechanics. As prerequisite to using this text, we assume that the student is equipped with an introductory course in functional analysis at a level roughly equal to that covered, for example, in Kolmogorov and Fomin (Functional Analysis, Vol. I, Graylock, Rochester, 1957) and possibly a graduate-level course in continuum mechanics. Numerous references to supplementary material are listed throughout the book. We are indebted to Professor Jim Douglas of the University of Chicago, who read an earlier version of the manuscript and whose detailed suggestions were extremely helpful in preparing the final draft. He also gratefully acknowledge that much of our own research work on variational theory was supported by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He are indebted to Mr. Ming-Goei Sheu for help in proofreading. Finally, we wish to express thanks to Mrs. Marilyn Gude for her excellent and pains taking job of typing the manuscript. J. T. ODEN J. N. REDDY Table of Contents PREFACE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Role of Variational Theory in Mechanics. 1 1.2 Some Historical Comments ......... . 2 1.3 Plan of Study ............... . 5 7 2. MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSICAL VARIATIONAL THEORY 7 2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . .

How long is Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics?

Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics by J.T. Oden is 313 pages long, and a total of 79,189 words.

This makes it 106% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 12 minutes to read Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics aloud.

What Reading Level is Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics?

Variational Methods in Theoretical Mechanics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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