The Finite Element Method. A Practical Course

✍ Scribed by G.R. Liu and S. S. Quek (Auth.)

• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 435
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.
- Plentiful diagrams, illustrations and tables demonstrate the material
- Covers modeling techniques that predict how components will operate and tolerate loads, stresses and strains in reality
- Full set of PowerPoint presentation slides that illustrate and support the book, available on a companion website

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
The Finite Element Method, Page i
The Finite Element Method, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Biography, Pages vii-viii
Preface to the First Edition, Pages xvii-xxi
Chapter 1 - Computational Modeling, Pages 1-11
Chapter 2 - Briefing on Mechanics for Solids and Structures, Pages 13-41
Chapter 3 - Fundamentals for Finite Element Method, Pages 43-79
Chapter 4 - FEM for Trusses, Pages 81-110
Chapter 5 - FEM for Beams, Pages 111-134
Chapter 6 - FEM for Frames, Pages 135-159
Chapter 7 - FEM for Two-Dimensional Solids, Pages 161-217
Chapter 8 - FEM for Plates and Shells, Pages 219-247
Chapter 9 - FEM for 3D Solid Elements, Pages 249-287
Chapter 10 - Special Purpose Elements, Pages 289-300
Chapter 11 - Modeling Techniques, Pages 301-345
Chapter 12 - FEM for Heat Transfer Problems, Pages 347-396
Chapter 13 - Using FEM Software Packages, Pages 397-421
References, Pages 423-424
Index, Pages 425-433