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. Cover......Page 1 Half Title......Page 2 Series Page......Page 3 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright Page......Page 5 Preface......Page 6 Table of Contents......Page 8 Contributors......Page 10 About the Editor......Page 13 1. Parallel Processing and Parallel Machines......Page 14 2. Parallel Programming Languages and Techniques......Page 34 3. Basic Concepts for the Development of Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Solution of Linear Systems......Page 46 4. Asynchronous Parallel Algorithms for Linear Equations......Page 82 5. Parallel Execution of Ordinary Sequential Programs......Page 144 6. Parallel Simulation of Discrete Systems......Page 164 7. Finite Element Analysis on Concurrent Machines......Page 196 8. Applications of Parallel Processing in Structural Engineering......Page 232 9. Parallel Computations in Solid Mechanics......Page 258 10. Domain Decomposition: A Unified Approach for Solving Fluid Mechanics Problems on Parallel Computers......Page 310 11. Parallel Methods for the Solution of Partial Differential Equations with Applications in Groundwater Hydrology......Page 344 Index......Page 366