1st Edition
Practical Guide to Finite Elements A Solid Mechanics Approach
By Steven Lepi
Copyright 1998
542 Pages
by
CRC Press
544 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Assuming only basic knowledge of mathematics and engineering mechanics, this lucid reference introduces the fundamentals of finite element theory using easy-to-understand terms and simple problems-systematically grounding the practitioner in the basic principles then suggesting applications to more general cases. Furnishes a wealth of practical insights drawn from the extensive experience of a... Read more
Finite Element Analysis: Background Concepts
Finite Element Concepts in One-Dimensional Space
Generalized Finite Element Equilibrium Equations
Simple Elements
Parametric Elements
Loads and Boundary Conditions
Practical Considerations and Applications
Appendix A: A Simple Differential Equation
Appendix B: Functionals
Appendix C: B-Matrix and Domain Transformation
Finite Element Concepts in One-Dimensional Space
Generalized Finite Element Equilibrium Equations
Simple Elements
Parametric Elements
Loads and Boundary Conditions
Practical Considerations and Applications
Appendix A: A Simple Differential Equation
Appendix B: Functionals
Appendix C: B-Matrix and Domain Transformation
Biography
Steven Lepi
". . .particularly easy to read. . . . . .helps dispel much of the mysticism that shrouds the finite element method. "
---Journal of Automobile Engineering
