1. General problems in solid mechanics and non-linearity
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Small deformation solid mechanics problems
1.3 Variational forms for non-linear elasticity
1.4 Weak forms of governing equations
1.5 Concluding remarks
References
2. Galerkin method of approximation – irreducible and mixed forms
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Finite element approximation – Galerkin method
2.3 Numerical integration – quadrature
2.4 Non-linear transient and steady-state problems
2.5 Boundary conditions: non-linear problems
2.6 Mixed or irreducible forms
2.7 Non-linear quasi-harmonic field problems
2.8 Typical examples of transient non-linear calculations
2.9 Concluding remarks