Finite element methods for engineers - Softcover

Fenner, Roger T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860940161 ISBN 13: 9781860940163

Publisher: Icp, 1996

Synopsis

The book is intended as a textbook providing a deliberately simple introduction to finite element methods in a way that should be readily understandable to engineers, both students and practicing professionals.Only the very simplest elements are considered, mainly two-dimensional three-noded “constant strain triangles”, with simple linear variation of the relevant variables.Chapters of the book deal with structural problems (beams), classification of a broad range of engineering into harmonic and biharmonic types, finite element analysis of harmonic problems, finite element analysis of biharmonic problems (plane stress and plane strain). Full FORTRAN programs are listed and explained in detail, and a range of practical problems solved in the text. Despite being somewhat unfashionable for general programming purposes, the FORTRAN language remains very widely used in engineering. The programs listed, which were originally developed for use on mainframe computers, have been thoroughly updated for use on desktops and laptops. Unlike the first edition, the new edtion has Problems (with Solutions) at the end of each chapter.Electronic copies of the programs should be freely available for download from the internet.

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Synopsis

This revised text serves as an introduction to finite element methods. Its main emphasis is on the simplest methods suitable for solving two-dimensional continuum mechanics problems, particularly those encountered in stress analysis, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Complete FORTRAN programs are presented, described and discussed in detail, with a number of practical case studies. Finite element methods are compared and contrasted with finite difference methods, and throughout the book the level of computer programming, continuum mechanics, numerical analysis, matrix algebra and other mathematics employed corresponds to undergraduate engineering course.

Edition details

• Publisher: Icp
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860940161
• ISBN 13: 9781860940163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 171