7.1 INTRODUCTION
One-dimensional finite element analysis of various engineering problems was discussed in the previous chapter. It was discussed in the introductory chapter that even though most engineering problems are three-dimensional in nature, a two-dimensional analysis can give sufficiently accurate and satisfactory results in many occasions. Since three-dimensional analysis is generally cumbersome and time consuming, majority of engineers and scientists prefer two-dimensional analysis to the maximum extent possible. Two-dimensional finite element analysis of various engineering problems is discussed in this chapter. Several practical engineering problems can be defined conceptually in two-dimensions and can be represented in terms of two-dimensional ...
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