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Variational principle

A variational principle is a scientific principle used within the calculus of variations, which develops general methods for finding functions which… 
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2004
Highly Cited
2004
Institute of Nuclear Physics, N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”
  • 2004
  • Corpus ID: 14835059
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
A New System of Generalized Nonlinear Mixed Variational Inequalities in Hilbert Spaces
In this paper, we introduce and study a new system of generalized nonlinear mixed variational inequalities in Hilbert spaces. We… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Variational asymptotic modeling of composite dimensionally reducible structures
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Dynamic Travel Choice Models: A Variational Inequality Approach
From the contents: Analysis of Dynamic Transportation Systems Mathematical Background Network Flow Constraints and Link Travel… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Variational approach to optical pulse propagation in dispersion compensated transmission systems
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Regularized direct and indirect symmetric variational BIE formulations for three-dimensional elasticity
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Path planning through variational dynamic programming
This paper presents a novel approach to path planning. It is a variational technique, consisting of iteratively improving an… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Structural optimization using optimality criteria
First, the historical background leading to the optimality criteria approach is discussed pointing out the role of the… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Development and testing of stable, invariant, isoparametric curvilinear 2- and 3-D hybrid-stress elements
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Three Dimensional Finite Element Vector Potential Formulation of Magnetic Fields in Electrical Apparatus
The three dimensional magnetic vector potential (m.v.p.) variational formulation for magnetostatic field problems, with ideal… 
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