An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

"An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis is written for engineers and scientists who want to understand the fundamental theory of finite element (FE) analysis and to learn how to analyse practical problems using FE software." "The book provides the theoretical background to understanding linear finite element analysis, presents a number of examples to illustrate how practical problems can be analysed using FE software, and provides a firm foundation for readers interested in further, more advanced, nonlinear applications."--BOOK JACKET. Ch. 1. Introduction and Background. p. 1.