Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering - Hardcover

Chandrupatla, Tirupathi R.; Belegundu, A.D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132070367 ISBN 13: 9780132070362

Publisher: Pearson Education (US), 1996

Synopsis

This work provides an integrated approach to finite element methodologies, combining sound theory, examples and exercises involving engineering applications and the implementation of theory in complete, self-contained computer programs. This edition introduces new material on many topics, including frontal method, conjugate gradient method, orthotropic materials, Guyan reduction, three-dimensional frames, least squares fit for quadrilateral element, two-dimensional fins and von Mises stress. It prepares BASIC programs to work efficiently in the QBASIC environment available on DOS 5.0 or higher, and provides FORTRAN and C versions of all programs in a separate directory for easy access. All programs have been revised to work with file input, and new programs introduced that deal with multipoint constraints involving two variables. The book also introduces temperature effect in 1D, 2D, and 3D deformation and stress analysis programs, as well as frontal method in the hexahedral element for 3D analysis in HEXAFNT. The DATAFEM program has been revised to simplify data entry, and colour contour lines are now available in the CONTOUR1 program as well as contour bands in CONTOUR2.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Now in its third edition, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering provides an integrated approach to finite methodologies through the integration of exercises and examples involving engineering applications. The steps used in the development of the theory are implemented in complete, self-contained computer programs, while retaining the strategies and philosophies of previous editions. It serves as a primary textbook for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students as well as an invaluable learning resource for practicing engineers.

Hallmark Features:

• Over 250 illustrations integrated throughout the text.
• Problem formulation and modeling emphasized in each chapter.
• Practical examples and problems.
• Pre- and post-processing concepts discussed in the last chapter.

New to the Third Edition:

Additional programs and source code on a companion CD
Includes complete self-contained computer programs with source codes in Visual Basic, Excel-based Visual Basic, MATLAB, QUICKBASIC, FORTRAN, and C.

About the Author:

Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla is Professor and Program Chair for Mechanical Engineering at Rowan College, Glassboro, New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0132070367
• ISBN 13: 9780132070362
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 461