Calculus of variations, book recommendations.

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Ragnar

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Dec 17, 2006

I need a good calculus of variations book. I would like something that is clear but not devoid of mathematical rigour.

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traianus

Dec 19, 2006

I think that one very simple book is Reddy's book. It has very nice chapter about this topic. the title I do not remember well, but I think it was referring to energetic methods for structures.

Calculus of variations, book recommendations.

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