Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis

Oriented toward those who will use finite elements (FE) rather than toward theoreticians and computer programmers. Emphasizes the behavior of FE and how to use the FE method successfully. Includes several examples of FE analysis––each one features a critique of the accuracy of the solutions. Contains end–of–chapter exercises and extensive advice about FE modeling.

Spis treści:
Bars and Beams: Linear Static Analysis.
Plane Problems.
Isoparametric Elements and Solution Techniques.
Modeling, Errors, and Accuracy in Linear Analysis.
Solids and Solids of Revolution.
Plates and Shells.
Thermal Analysis.
Vibration and Dynamics.
Nonlinearity in Stress Analysis.
References.
Index.