The mathematical theory of finite element methods

By L. Ridgway Scott, Susanne C. Brenner

Subjects: Boundary value problems--numerical solutions, Qa379 .b74 2002, Numerical solutions, Mathematics, 515/.35, Finite element method--mathematics, Boundary value problems, Finite element method

Description: "This book develops the basic mathematical theory of the finite element method, the most widely used technique for engineering design and analysis. This expanded second edition contains new chapters on additive Schwarz preconditioners and adaptive meshes. New exercises have also been added throughout.". "The book will be useful to mathematicians as well as engineers and physical scientists. It can be used for a course that provides an introduction to basic functional analysis, approximation theory, and numerical analysis, while building upon and applying basic techniques of real variable theory."--BOOK JACKET.