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Computational Aspects of the Boundary Element Method

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Computational Aspects

Part of the book series: Topics in Boundary Element Research ((TBOU,volume 3))

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In this chapter, some specific aspects of the Boundary Element Method (B.E.M.) will be examined from a computational perspective. The most common techniques, used in the implementation of a computer B.E. program will also be briefly discussed.

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Doblaré, M. (1987). Computational Aspects of the Boundary Element Method. In: Brebbia, C.A. (eds) Computational Aspects. Topics in Boundary Element Research, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82663-4_4

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