One of the clearest available introductions to variational methods, this text requires only a minimal background in linear algebra and analysis. It explains the application of theoretic notions to the kinds of physical problems that engineers regularly encounter. Many helpful definitions, examples, and exercises appear throughout the book. 1975 edition. Reprint of the John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1975 edition.
Finite Elements and Approximation by O. C. Zienkiewicz, K. Morgan This book offers students of engineering and physics a comprehensive view of the principles involved in the finite element, with numerous illustrative examples and exercises. 1983 edition.
Introduction to Numerical Analysis : Second Edition by F. B. Hildebrand Well-known, respected introduction, updated to integrate concepts and procedures associated with computers. Computation, approximation, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, smoothing of data, more. Includes 150 additional problems in this edition.
