Introduction to finite elements in engineering

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Introduction to finite elements in engineering

Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla, Ashok D. Belegundu

Prentice Hall, c2002

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 443-446) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

For senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students and also as a learning resource to practicing engineers. This book provides an integrated approach to finite element methodologies. The development of finite element theory is combined with examples and exercises involving engineering applications. The steps used in the development of the theory are implemented in complete, self-contained computer programs. While the strategy and philosophy of the previous editions has been retained, the Third Edition has been updated and improved to include new material on additional topics.

Table of Contents

  • Preface. 1. Fundamental Concepts. Introduction. Historical Background. Outline of Presentation. Stresses and Equilibrium. Boundary Conditions. Strain-Displacement Relations. Stress-Strain Relations. Temperature Effects. Potential Energy and Equilibrium
  • The Rayleigh-Ritz Method. Galerkin's Method. Saint Venant's Principle. Von Mises Stress. Computer Programs. Conclusion. 2. Matrix Algebra and Gaussian Elimination. Matrix Algebra. Gaussian Elimination. Conjugate Gradient Method for Equation Solving. 3. One-Dimensional Problems. Introduction. Finite Element Modeling. Coordinates and Shape Functions. The Potential-Energy Approach. The Galerkin Approach. Assembly of the Global Stiffness Matrix and Load Vector. Properties of K. The Finite Element Equations
  • Treatment of Boundary Conditions. Quadratic Shape Functions. Temperature Effects. 4. Trusses. Introduction. Plane Trusses. Three-Dimensional Trusses. Assembly of Global Stiffness Matrix for the Banded and Skyline Solutions. 5. Two-Dimensional Problems Using Constant Strain Triangles. Introduction. Finite Element Modeling. Constant-Strain Triangle (CST). Problem Modeling and Boundary Conditions. Orthotropic Materials. 6. Axisymmetric Solids Subjected to Axisymmetric Loading. Introduction. Axisymmetric Formulation. Finite Element Modeling: Triangular Element. Problem Modeling and Boundary Conditions. 7. Two-Dimensional Isoparametric Elements and Numerical Integration. Introduction. The Four-Node Quadrilateral. Numerical Integration. Higher Order Elements. Four-Node Quadrilateral for Axisymmetric Problems. Conjugate Gradient Implementation of the Quadrilateral Element. 8. Beams and Frames. Introduction. Finite Element Formulation. Load Vector. Boundary Considerations. Shear Force and Bending Moment. Beams on Elastic Supports. Plane Frames. Three-Dimensional Frames. Some Comments. 9. Three-Dimensional Problems in Stress Analysis. Introduction. Finite Element Formulation. Stress Calculations. Mesh Preparation. Hexahedral Elements and Higher Order Elements. Problem Modeling. Frontal Method for Finite Element Matrices. 10. Scalar Field Problems. Introduction. Steady State Heat Transfer. Torsion. Potential Flow, Seepage, Electric and Magnetic Fields, and Fluid Flow in Ducts. Conclusion. 11. Dynamic Considerations. Introduction. Formulation. Element Mass Matrices. Evaluation of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Interfacing with Previous Finite Element Programs and a Program for Determining Critical Speeds of Shafts. Guyan Reduction. Rigid Body Modes. Conclusion. 12. Preprocessing and Postprocessing. Introduction. Mesh Generation. Postprocessing. Conclusion. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA59888920
  • ISBN
    • 0130615919
  • LCCN
    2001036592
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 453 p.
  • Size
    24 cm.
  • Attached Material
    1 computer laser optical disk (4 3/4 in.)
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