Ebook: Parallel processing in computational mechanics

Parallel processing and parallel machines / Hojjat Adeli and Prasad R. Vishnubhotla -- Parallel programming languages and techniques / Prasad R. Vishnubhotla and Hojjat Adeli -- Basic concepts for the development of parallel algorithms and parallel solution of linear systems / Udo Schendel -- Asynchronous parallel algorithms for linear equations / David John Evans and Nadia Y. Yousif -- Parallel execution of ordinary sequential programs / Yoichi Muraoka and Hayato Yamana -- Parallel simulation of discrete systems / Richard M. Fujimoto -- Finite element analysis on concurrent machines / Charbel Farhat -- Applications of parallel processing in structural engineering / Hsi-Ya Chang and Senol Utku -- Parallel computations in solid mechanics / C.T. Sun and L.S. Chien -- Domain decomposition : a unified approach for solving fluid mechanics problems on parallel computers / Garry Rodrigue.;Introduces mechanical engineers to high-performance computing using the new generation of computers with vector and parallel processing capabilities that allow the solution to problems beyond the ken of traditional computers. The chapters present an introduction and overview, explain several methodo.