Fluid-Structure Interaction: An Introduction to FiniteElement Coupling fulfils the need for an introductive approachto the general concepts of Finite and Boundary Element Methods forFSI, from the mathematical formulation to the physicalinterpretation of numerical simulations. Based on theauthor’s experience in developing numerical codes forindustrial applications in shipbuilding and in teaching FSI to bothpracticing engineers and within academia, it provides acomprehensive and self–contained guide that is geared towardboth students and practitioners of mechanical engineering. Composedof six chapters, Fluid–Structure Interaction: An Introduction to FiniteElement Coupling progresses logically from formulations andapplications involving structure and fluid dynamics, fluid andstructure interactions and opens to reduced order-modelling forvibro-acoustic coupling. The author describes simple yetfundamental illustrative examples in detail, using analyticaland/or semi–analytical formulation & designed both toillustrate each numerical method and also to highlight a physicalaspect of FSI. All proposed examples are simple enough to becomputed by the reader using standard computational tools such asMATLAB, making the book a unique tool for self–learning andunderstanding the basics of the techniques for FSI, or can serve asverification and validation test cases of industrial FEM/BEM codesrendering the book valuable for code verification and validationpurposes.

The second of two volumes concentrating on the dynamics of slender bodies within or containing axial flow, Volume 2 covers fluid-structure interactions relating to shells, cylinders and plates containing or immersed in axial flow, as well as slender structures subjected to annular and leakage flows. This volume has been thoroughly updated to reference the latest developments in the field, with a continued emphasis on the understanding of dynamical behaviour and analytical methods needed to provide long-term solutions and validate the latest computational methods and codes, with increased coverage of computational techniques and numerical methods, particularly for the solution of non-linear three-dimensional problems. - Provides an in-depth review of an extensive range of fluid-structure interaction topics, with detailed real-world examples and thorough referencing throughout for additional detail - Organized by structure and problem type, allowing you to dip into the sections that are relevant to the particular problem you are facing, with numerous appendices containing the equations relevant to specific problems - Supports development of long-term solutions by focusing on the fundamentals and mechanisms needed to understand underlying causes and operating conditions under which apparent solutions might not prove effective

Computational fluid-structure interaction and flow simulation are challenging research areas that bring solution and analysis to many classes of problems in science, engineering, and technology. Young investigators under the age of 40 are conducting much of the frontier research in these areas, some of which is highlighted in this book. The first author of each chapter took the lead role in carrying out the research presented. The topics covered include Computational aerodynamic and FSI analysis of wind turbines, Simulating free-surface FSI and fatigue-damage in wind-turbine structural systems, Aorta flow analysis and heart valve flow and structure analysis, Interaction of multiphase fluids and solid structures, Computational analysis of tire aerodynamics with actual geometry and road contact, and A general-purpose NURBS mesh generation method for complex geometries. This book will be a valuable resource for early-career researchers and students — not only those interested in computational fluid-structure interaction and flow simulation, but also other fields of engineering and science, including fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and computational mathematics – as it will provide them with inspiration and guidance for conducting their own successful research. It will also be of interest to senior researchers looking to learn more about successful research led by those under 40 and possibly offer collaboration to these researchers.