Nonlinear Problems of Engineering

Content: Contributors to This Volume, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Contributors, Page v Foreword, Page vii, W.F. AMES, J.P. HARTNETT, J.L. NOWINSKI, B.S. SEIDEL Preface, Page ix, W.F. AMES New Methods in Nonlinear Mechanics, Pages 1-11, RICHARD BELLMAN Probability as a Science, Pages 12-22, HILDA GEIRINGER On Random Solutions of Nonlinear Integral Equations, Pages 23-28, A.T. BHARUCHA-REID A Singular Case of Iteration of Analytic Functions: A Contribution to the Small-Divisor Problem, Pages 29-50, T.M. CHERRY Networks of Inextensible Cords, Pages 51-64, R.S. RIVLIN On Integral Operators Generating Stream Functions of Compressible Fluids, Pages 65-89, STEFAN BERGMAN Some Problems Concerning Linear Differential Equations Made Nonlinear by Unknown or Moving Boundaries, Pages 90-103, W.G. BICKLEY Nonlinear Problems of Combined Conductive-Radiative Heat Transfer, Pages 104-122, E.M. SPARROW, E.R.G. ECKERT Statistical Problems Connected with the Solution of a Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation, Pages 123-137, J.M. BURGERS Melting Decelerating Bodies, Pages 138-162, SIMON OSTRACH Thermal Radiation Effects on Hypersonic Flow Fields, Pages 163-183, S.I. PAI Mathematical Theory of Compressible Fluids, Pages 184-207, E.V. LAITONE Problems in Nonlinear Nonmechanics, Pages 208-216, PRESTON C. HAMMER Nonlinear Problems in Ballistics, Pages 217-219, CHARLES H. MURPHY Alternating Direction Methods for Solving Partial Difference Equations, Pages 220-246, DAVID M. YOUNG, MARY FANETT WHEELER Subject Index, Pages 247-252