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Pepper, Darrell Weldon was born on May 14, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. Son of Weldon Edward and Marjorie Louise (Dove) Pepper.
(This much-anticipated second edition introduces the funda...)
This much-anticipated second edition introduces the fundamentals of the finite element method featuring clear-cut examples and an applications-oriented approach. Using the transport equation for heat transfer as the foundation for the governing equations, this new edition demonstrates the versatility of the method for a wide range of applications, including structural analysis and fluid flow. Much attention is given to the development of the discrete set of algebraic equations, beginning with simple one-dimensional problems that can be solved by inspection, continuing to two- and three-dimensional elements, and ending with three chapters describing applications. The increased number of example problems per chapter helps build an understanding of the method to define and organize required initial and boundary condition data for specific problems. In addition to exercises that can be worked out manually, this new edition refers to user-friendly computer codes for solving one-, two-, and three-dimensional problems. Among the first FEM textbooks to include finite element software, the book contains a website with access to an even more comprehensive list of finite element software written in FEMLAB, MAPLE, MathCad, MATLAB, FORTRAN, C++, and JAVA - the most popular programming languages. This textbook is valuable for senior level undergraduates in mechanical, aeronautical, electrical, chemical, and civil engineering. Useful for short courses and home-study learning, the book can also serve as an introduction for first-year graduate students new to finite element coursework and as a refresher for industry professionals. The book is a perfect lead-in to Intermediate Finite Element Method: Fluid Flow and Heat and Transfer Applications (Taylor & Francis, 1999, Hb 1560323094).
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This text is intended for the student who is being introduced for the first time to the Finite Element Method (FEM). Written in a simple, easy to follow manner, the book is a practical guide for learning the basics of the method and applying them to a wide variety of problems. The book focuses on the practical applications of fundamental concepts, with special emphasis on fluid mechanics. Computational experiments are integrated throughout the text via example problems and exercises. A comprehensive finite element instructional computer code, written for the PC using standard FORTRAN 77, is used to support every basic step and solve the set of example problems. The coverage of numerical linear algebra presents a unique numerical scheme based on continuing finite element/finite difference methodologies.
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This book is a follow-up to the introductory text written by the same authors. The primary emphasis on this book is linear and nonlinear partial differential equations with particular concentration on the equations of viscous fluid motion. Each chapter describes a particular application of the finite element method and illustrates the concepts through example problems. A comprehensive appendix lists computer codes for 2-D fluid flow and two 3-D transient codes.
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Pepper, Darrell Weldon was born on May 14, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. Son of Weldon Edward and Marjorie Louise (Dove) Pepper.
1 child, Erik Weldon. Bachelor of Science, U. Missouri-Rolla, 1968, Master of Science, 1970, Doctor of Philosophy, 1973. Postdoctoral U. Missouri, Rolla, 1973-1974.
Research engineer East.I. duPont, Aiken, South Carolina., 1974-1978, research supervisor, 1978-1984, research staff engineer, 1984-1987, chief scientist Marquardt, Van Nuys, California, 1987-1990.
President Softcrunch Incorporated., Aiken, 1984-1988. Company-founder, Chief Executive Officer Advanced Projects Research, Incorporated., Santa Rosa, California, 1988-1995.
Associate professor of University Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992-1996. Professor, chairman U. Nevada, Las Vegas, 1996.
Postdoctoral University Missouri, Rolla, 1973-1974. Research engineer E.I. duPont, Aiken, South Carolina, 1974-1978, research supervisor, 1978-1984, research staff engineer, 1984-1987. Chief scientist Marquardt, Van Nuys, California, 1987-1990.
President Softcrunch Inc., Aiken, 1984-1988. Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer Advanced Projects Research, Inc., Moorpark, California, 1988-1995. Associate professor University Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992-1996, professor, chairman, 1996—2002, interim dean, 2002—2003.
Founder, Chief Executive Officer Nevada Energy and Environmental Systems, since 2001.
(This much-anticipated second edition introduces the funda...)
(This text is intended for the student who is being introd...)
(This book is a follow-up to the introductory text written...)
Board directors Aiken United Way, 1983-1987, Aiken Community Playhouse, 1977-1978. Served to captain United States Army Reserve, 1968-1976. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Member Society Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Arthur C. Clarke Foundation, Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Jeanne Evelyn Limbacher, August 16, 1969. 1 child, Erik Weldon.