Fundamentals Of Finite Element Analysis
by David V. Hutton /
2003 / English / PDF
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This new text, intended for the senior undergraduate finite element
course in civil or mechanical engineering departments, gives
students a solid, practical understanding of the principles of the
finite element method within a variety of engineering applications.
This new text, intended for the senior undergraduate finite element
course in civil or mechanical engineering departments, gives
students a solid, practical understanding of the principles of the
finite element method within a variety of engineering applications.
Hutton discusses basic theory of the finite element method while
avoiding variational calculus, instead focusing upon the
engineering mechanics and mathematical background that may be
expected of senior engineering students. The text relies upon
basic equilibrium principles, introduction of the principle of
minimum potential energy, and the Galerkin finite element method,
which readily allows application of finite element analysis to
nonstructural problems.
Hutton discusses basic theory of the finite element method while
avoiding variational calculus, instead focusing upon the
engineering mechanics and mathematical background that may be
expected of senior engineering students. The text relies upon
basic equilibrium principles, introduction of the principle of
minimum potential energy, and the Galerkin finite element method,
which readily allows application of finite element analysis to
nonstructural problems.
The text is software-independent, making it flexible enough for
use in a wide variety of programs, and offers a good selection of
homework problems and examples.
The text is software-independent, making it flexible enough for
use in a wide variety of programs, and offers a good selection of
homework problems and examples.
A Book Website is also included, with PowerPoint images of key
figures; complete problem solutions (password protected); the
FEPC finite element program for student use; instructions on FEPC
and its use with the text; and links to commercial FEA sites.
A Book Website is also included, with PowerPoint images of key
figures; complete problem solutions (password protected); the
FEPC finite element program for student use; instructions on FEPC
and its use with the text; and links to commercial FEA sites.
