On Matched Asymptotic Expansions and the Calculus of Variations.

Abstract : It is shown, with the aid of two examples, that the calculus of variations may be used to an advantage over the method of matched asymptotic expansions in solving singular boundary-layer problems of applied mechanics. It is shown, with the aid of two examples, that the calculus of variations may be used to an advantage over the method of matched asymptotic expansions in solving singular boundary-layer problems of applied mechanics. (Author)