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2nd Edition

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis for Engineers

By Saad A. Ragab, Hassan E. Fayed Copyright 2025
    784 Pages 423 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    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 examplesfocusing 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 MATLAB® codes and aims to build a comprehensive understanding of FEA and its applications in modern engineering. New chapters include topics such as a system of partial differential equations in two or more independent variables, while chapter ten presents the finite element method for a nonlinear Mindlin-Reissner plate. The book demonstrates the power and versatility of FEA as a toolwith a large number of examples of practical engineering problems. These problems range from those which can be solved without a computer, to those requiring MATLAB® or Python.

    With applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering, the textbook is ideal for senior and first-year graduate students and also aligns with mathematics courses.

    1. Introduction 2. Second-Order Ordinary Differential Equations 3. Fourth-Order Ordinary Differential Equations 4. Elliptic Equations: Equilibrium in Two-Dimensions 5. Parabolic Equations: Time-Dependent Diffusion 6. Hyperbolic Equations: Waves and Vibrations Problems 7. Differential Eigenvalue Problems 8. Plane Elasticity 9. Kirchho-Love and Mindlin-Reissner Plates 10. Nonlinear Mindlin-Reissner Plate and Applications

    Biography

    Saad Ragab held the position of Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering & Mechanics at Virginia Tech until May 2022. Presently, he is Professor Emeritus in the same department. Dr. Ragab’s fields of interest and research include computational fluid dynamics, hydrodynamic stability, optimization, multiphase fluid flow, and fluid-structure interactions.  Dr. Ragab received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in aeronautical engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, and earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics in 1979 from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. He has received several awards for excellence in teaching, and certificates of recognition from the APS and ASME.

     

    Hassan E. Fayed is the founder and CEO of Narmer-EngSim; a Research and Development Company based in Virginia. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Zagazig University in Egypt, and his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics in 2013 from Virginia Tech. Dr. Fayed's specialities include multiphase flow physics and numerical simulations, hydrocyclone technology and applications in mining and oil&gas industry.

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