Written for practicing engineers and students alike, this book emphasizes the role of finite element modeling and simulation in the engineering design process. It provides the necessary theories and techniques of the FEM in a concise and easy-to-understand format and applies the techniques to civil, mechanical, and aerospace problems. Updated throughout for current developments in FEM and FEM software, the book also includes case studies, diagrams, illustrations, and tables to help demonstrate the material.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Dedication 6. Biography 7. Preface to the First Edition 8. Chapter 1. Computational Modeling 9. Chapter 2. Briefing on Mechanics for Solids and Structures 10. Chapter 3. Fundamentals for Finite Element Method 11. Chapter 4. FEM for Trusses 12. Chapter 5. FEM for Beams 13. Chapter 6. FEM for Frames 14. Chapter 7. FEM for Two-Dimensional Solids 15. Chapter 8. FEM for Plates and Shells 16. Chapter 9. FEM for 3D Solid Elements 17. Chapter 10. Special Purpose Elements 18. Chapter 11. Modeling Techniques 19. Chapter 12. FEM for Heat Transfer Problems 20. Chapter 13. Using FEM Software Packages 21. References 22. Index
Written for practicing engineers and students alike, this book emphasizes the role of finite element modeling and simulation in the engineering design process. It provides the necessary theories and techniques of the FEM in a concise and easy-to-understand format and applies the techniques to civil, mechanical, and aerospace problems. Updated throughout for current developments in FEM and FEM software, the book also includes case studies, diagrams, illustrations, and tables to help demonstrate the material.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Dedication 6. Biography 7. Preface to the First Edition 8. Chapter 1. Computational Modeling 9. Chapter 2. Briefing on Mechanics for Solids and Structures 10. Chapter 3. Fundamentals for Finite Element Method 11. Chapter 4. FEM for Trusses 12. Chapter 5. FEM for Beams 13. Chapter 6. FEM for Frames 14. Chapter 7. FEM for Two-Dimensional Solids 15. Chapter 8. FEM for Plates and Shells 16. Chapter 9. FEM for 3D Solid Elements 17. Chapter 10. Special Purpose Elements 18. Chapter 11. Modeling Techniques 19. Chapter 12. FEM for Heat Transfer Problems 20. Chapter 13. Using FEM Software Packages 21. References 22. Index
