Publisher's Synopsis
The scope of this book encompasses the computational aspect of the application of the stochastic technique for the analysis of engineering mechanics problems. It is particularly timely in that traditionally deterministic engineering mechanics fields are increasingly being analyzed using computational stochastic techniques. In arranging the 29 invited chapters, the editors have invited two classes of contribution: those reporting cutting-edge research in fields where the computational stochastic techniques have reached a level of considerable sophistication and those of an exploratory and pioneering nature from areas which are generally new to the stochastic approach. This mix of contributions produces a balance between providing a state-of-the-art reference work, as well as a forum for the exchange of new ideas on the subject.;A wide range of subject is considered from the computational stochastic viewpoint including: structure dynamics and reliability, fatigue and fracture mechanics, water waves, soil dynamics, earthquake and wind engineering, geoacoustics, composite materials, shape design and identification, reliability design of dam-reservoir systems, groundwater flow and contaminant transport.;Due to its wide scope, the book will be of interest to scientists and engineers in several disciplines: civil, mechanical, ocean and aerospace engineers as well as applied mathematicians and computer scientists.
