Numerical methods for ordinary differential equationsNumerical methods for ordinary differential equations are methods used to find numerical approximations to the solutions of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Their use is also known as "numerical integration", although this term can also refer to the computation of integrals. Many differential equations cannot be solved exactly. For practical purposes, however – such as in engineering – a numeric approximation to the solution is often sufficient. The algorithms studied here can be used to compute such an approximation.
Bending momentIn solid mechanics, a bending moment is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force or moment is applied to the element, causing the element to bend. The most common or simplest structural element subjected to bending moments is the beam. The diagram shows a beam which is simply supported (free to rotate and therefore lacking bending moments) at both ends; the ends can only react to the shear loads. Other beams can have both ends fixed (known as encastre beam); therefore each end support has both bending moments and shear reaction loads.
Méthodes de Runge-KuttaLes méthodes de Runge-Kutta sont des méthodes d'analyse numérique d'approximation de solutions d'équations différentielles. Elles ont été nommées ainsi en l'honneur des mathématiciens Carl Runge et Martin Wilhelm Kutta, lesquels élaborèrent la méthode en 1901. Ces méthodes reposent sur le principe de l'itération, c'est-à-dire qu'une première estimation de la solution est utilisée pour calculer une seconde estimation, plus précise, et ainsi de suite. Considérons le problème suivant : que l'on va chercher à résoudre en un ensemble discret t < t < .
LaminationLamination is the technique/process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, so that the composite material achieves improved strength, stability, sound insulation, appearance, or other properties from the use of the differing materials, such as plastic. A laminate is a permanently assembled object created using heat, pressure, welding, or adhesives. Various coating machines, machine presses and calendering equipment are used. There are different lamination processes, depending primarily on the type or types of materials to be laminated.
Variable capacitorA variable capacitor is a capacitor whose capacitance may be intentionally and repeatedly changed mechanically or electronically. Variable capacitors are often used in L/C circuits to set the resonance frequency, e.g. to tune a radio (therefore it is sometimes called a tuning capacitor or tuning condenser), or as a variable reactance, e.g. for impedance matching in antenna tuners. In mechanically controlled variable capacitors, the distance between the plates, or the amount of plate surface area which overlaps, can be changed.
ObamacareLe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (en français, Loi sur la Protection des Patients et les Soins Abordables), surnommée « Obamacare », est une loi votée par la législature du Congrès des États-Unis et promulguée par le président Barack Obama le . Elle constitue le principal volet de la réforme du système de protection sociale aux États-Unis, avec le Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act.
Automated airport weather stationAirport weather stations are automated sensor suites which are designed to serve aviation and meteorological operations, weather forecasting and climatology. Automated airport weather stations have become part of the backbone of weather observing in the United States and Canada and are becoming increasingly more prevalent worldwide due to their efficiency and cost-savings. In the United States, there are several varieties of automated weather stations that have somewhat subtle but important differences.
Health insurance marketplaceIn the United States, health insurance marketplaces, also called health exchanges, are organizations in each state through which people can purchase health insurance. People can purchase health insurance that complies with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, known colloquially as "Obamacare") at ACA health exchanges, where they can choose from a range of government-regulated and standardized health care plans offered by the insurers participating in the exchange.
Écran tactilethumb|L'écran tactile d'une borne d'accueil. Un écran tactile est un périphérique informatique qui combine les fonctionnalités d'affichage d'un écran (moniteur) et celles d'un dispositif de pointage comme la souris, le pavé tactile ou le stylet optique. Cela permet de réduire le nombre de périphériques sur certains systèmes et de réaliser des logiciels ergonomiques très bien adaptés à certaines fonctions.
Modèle OSILe modèle OSI (de l'anglais Open Systems Interconnection) est une norme de communication, en réseau, de tous les systèmes informatiques. C'est un modèle de communications entre ordinateurs proposé par l'ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) qui décrit les fonctionnalités nécessaires à la communication et l'organisation de ces fonctions.
