Book description
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
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Biography
- Preface to the First Edition
- Chapter 1. Computational Modeling
- Chapter 2. Briefing on Mechanics for Solids and Structures
- Chapter 3. Fundamentals for Finite Element Method
- Chapter 4. FEM for Trusses
- Chapter 5. FEM for Beams
- Chapter 6. FEM for Frames
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Chapter 7. FEM for Two-Dimensional Solids
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Linear triangular elements
- 7.3 Linear rectangular elements
- 7.4 Linear quadrilateral elements
- 7.5 Elements for axisymmetric structures
- 7.6 Higher order elements—triangular element family
- 7.7 Rectangular Elements
- 7.8 Elements with curved edges
- 7.9 Comments on Gauss integration
- 7.10 Case study: Side drive micro-motor
- 7.11 Review questions
- References
- Chapter 8. FEM for Plates and Shells
- Chapter 9. FEM for 3D Solid Elements
- Chapter 10. Special Purpose Elements
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Chapter 11. Modeling Techniques
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 CPU time estimation
- 11.3 Geometry modeling
- 11.4 Meshing
- 11.5 Mesh compatibility
- 11.6 Use of symmetry
- 11.6.4 Repetitive symmetry
- 11.7 Modeling of offsets
- 11.8 Modeling of supports
- 11.9 Modeling of joints
- 11.10 Other applications of MPC equations
- 11.11 Implementation of MPC equations
- 11.12 Review questions
- References
- Chapter 12. FEM for Heat Transfer Problems
- Chapter 13. Using FEM Software Packages
- References
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Finite Element Method, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2013
- Publisher(s): Butterworth-Heinemann
- ISBN: 9780080994413
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