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01a - Mathematical Modelling

This document discusses different types of mathematical models used in engineering. It begins by defining a mathematical model as a functional relationship between dependent and independent variables, as well as parameters and forcing functions. It then discusses conservation laws, which state that increases must equal decreases. Newton's second law of motion is also covered, relating force and momentum. More complex models may require advanced mathematics. Different types of balances used in engineering areas are also mentioned.

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01a - Mathematical Modelling

This document discusses different types of mathematical models used in engineering. It begins by defining a mathematical model as a functional relationship between dependent and independent variables, as well as parameters and forcing functions. It then discusses conservation laws, which state that increases must equal decreases. Newton's second law of motion is also covered, relating force and momentum. More complex models may require advanced mathematics. Different types of balances used in engineering areas are also mentioned.

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Mathematical Modeling

SEMM 3023 Applied Numerical Methods

Dr. Nur Izwanne Mahyon


01 Mathematical Models

Content 02 Conservation Laws and Engineering

03 Newton’s 2nd law of Motion

04 Complex Models Require Advanced


Mathematics

05 Type of balances used in areas of


engineering
Mathematical Models
• A mathematical model is represented as a functional relationship of
Mathematical Models

the form:

• Dependent variable: Characteristic that usually reflects the state of


the system.
• Independent variables: Dimensions such as time and space along
which the systems behavior is being determined.
• Parameters: reflect the system’s properties or composition.
• Forcing functions: external influences acting upon the system.
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Conservation Laws and Engineering
Conservation Laws and Engineering

0 = increases – decreases,
Conservation laws are the or
most important and Increase = Decrease
fundamental laws that are
used in engineering.
Change implies
changes with time
(transient). If the
change is nonexistent
Change = increases - decreases
(steady‐state),

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Example:

For steady‐state incompressible fluid flow in pipes:


Flow in = Flow out
or
100 + 80 = 120 + Flow4

Flow4 = 60
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Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
States that “the time rate change of Formulation of Newton’s 2nd law has
momentum of a body is equal to the several characteristics that are typical of
resulting force acting on it.” mathematical models of the physical
world:
• The model is formulated as,
➢ It describes a natural process or
system in mathematical terms.

➢ It represents an idealization and


simplification of reality.

➢ Finally, it yields reproducible results,


consequently, can be used for predictive
purposes.
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Complex Models Require
Advanced Mathematics
• Some mathematical models of physical phenomena may
be much more complex.

• Complex models may not be solved exactly or require


more sophisticated mathematical techniques than simple
algebra for their solution

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Example
Modeling the Velocity of a Freefalling Parachutist

Free-body Diagram
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Solution:
Modeling the Velocity of a Freefalling Parachutist

➢ This is a differential equation and is written in terms of the of the


/ of the variable of interest in predicting.
➢ If the parachutist is initially at rest (v = 0 at t = 0), using calculus,

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It can be seen that the numerical method captures the
essential features of the exact solution.

However, because we have employed straight-line


segments to approximate a continuously curving
function, there is some discrepancy between the two
results.

One way to minimize such discrepancies is to use a


smaller step size. For example, l-s intervals results in a
smaller error, as the straight-line segments track closer
to the true solution.

Comparison of the numerical and analytical solutions for the


falling parachutist problem.
Type of balances used
in areas of engineering
Type of balances used
in areas of engineering

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