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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis for Engineers
About This Book
Now in its second edition, Introduction to Finite Element Analysis for Engineers is an essential introduction to FEA as a method to solve differential equations. With many practical examples focusing on both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, it includes problems for both applications.
Using a structure of classes of differential equations, the book also includes MATLABÂŽ codes and aims to build a comprehensive understanding of FEA and its applications in modern engineering. New chapters present finite-element models of a system of partial differential equations in two or more independent variables typified by problems in theory of elasticity and plates. Chapter ten presents the finite element method for a nonlinear Mindlin-Reissner plate, and panel flutter is included as a typical example of fluid-structure interactions. The book demonstrates the power and versatility of FEA as a tool with a large number of examples of practical engineering problems. These problems range from those which can be solved without a computer, to those requiring MATLABÂŽ or Python.
With applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering, the textbook is ideal for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students and also aligns with mathematics courses.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Author's Biography
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Second-Order Ordinary Differential Equations
- Chapter 3 Fourth-Order Ordinary Differential Equations
- Chapter 4 Elliptic Equations: Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
- Chapter 5 Parabolic Equations: Time-Dependent Diffusion Problems
- Chapter 6 Hyperbolic Equations: Waves and Vibrations Problems
- Chapter 7 Differential Eigenvalue Problems
- Chapter 8 Plane Elasticity
- Chapter 9 KirchhoffâLove and ReissnerâMindlin Plates
- Chapter 10 Nonlinear ReissnerâMindlin Plate and Applications
- References
- Index