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Basic principles and concepts of model analysis

Lecture discusses the techniques and the problems associated with the design and use of models

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The techniques and the problems associated with the design and use of models are covered. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of modeling laws by means of dimensional analysis. Special problems associated with the use of true and distorted models are illustrated by means of selected examples.

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  1. Department of Engineering Mechanics and Engineering Research Institute, Iowa State University, 50010, Ames, Iowa

    Donald F. Young (Professor)

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Young, D.F. Basic principles and concepts of model analysis. Experimental Mechanics 11, 325–336 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02320587

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