We consider three-time-level difference schemes for the linear constant coefficient advection equation $u_t$ = $cu_x$. In 1985 it was conjectured that the varrier to the local order $p$ of schemes which are stable is giben by $p \le $2 min {$R$,$S$}. Here $R$ and $S$ denote the number of downwind and upwind points, respectively, in the difference stencil with respect to the characteristic of the differential equation through the update ...

The implementation of a fast, wavelet-based Galerkin discretization of second kind integral equations on piecewise smooth surfaces $\Gamma\subset \R^3$ is described. It allows meshes consisting of triangles as well as quadrilaterals. The algorithm generates a sparse, approximate stiffness matrix with $N=O(N(log N)^2)$ nonvanishing entries in $O(N(\log N)^4)$ operations where N is the number of degrees of freedom on the boundary while ...

The definition, essential properties and formulation of hierarchic models for laminated plates and shells are presented. The hierarchic models satisfy three essential requirements: approximability; asymptotic consistency, and optimality of convergence rate. Aspects of implementation are discussed and the performance characteristics are illustrated by examples.