Optimal Control: Direct Solution Methods

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Explores unconfined flow in computational geomechanics, emphasizing weak form derivation and relative permeability.

Covers open methods, Newton-Raphson, and secant method for iterative solutions in numerical methods.

Covers the numerical approach to derivative calculation, focusing on formulas and methods such as fine differences.

Explains finite difference grids for computing solutions of elastic membranes using Laplace's equation and numerical methods.

Explores the Thomas algorithm for tridiagonal systems and the accuracy of direct methods in numerical computations.

Explores numerical methods in biomechanics for hip implants and emphasizes understanding conditions for improved designs and patient outcomes.

Covers Euler and Crank-Nicolson methods for solving differential equations.

Covers the derivation of multi-group diffusion equations and the numerical methods for solving the neutron diffusion equation.

Covers numerical differentiation, forward differences, Taylor's expansion, Big O notation, and error minimization.

Covers numerical methods for solving the neutron diffusion equation and addressing heterogeneous effects in thermal reactors.