Variational Methods (Rayleigh-Ritz Method)

Develops the Rayleigh-Ritz method for approximating functionals. Shows how extremization of a functional can be reduced to extremization of a function. Goes through an example problem developing a 1-term Ritz solution to an example functional.

[@mohammadhassanmotalebifesh3930]

Great

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Suggest us some good reference books, too.

[@fertigresearchgroupmultisc3807]

I recommend "Energy Principles and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics" by J. N. Reddy.

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