Ross C.T.F. Advanced Applied Finite Element Methods

Horwood, 1998. — 480 p.This book is aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and engineers. It fills the gap between the numerous textbooks on traditional Applied Mechanics and postgraduate books on Finite Element Methods.Key Features
Fills the gap between the applied mechanics and finite element methods
Discusses basic structural concepts and energy theorems, the discrete system, in-plane quadrilateral elements, field problems and mathematical modelling, among other topics
Aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and engineersMatrix algebra; Basic structural concepts and energy theorems; The discrete system; Static analysis of pin-jointed trusses; Static analysis of rigid-jointed frames; Finite element analysis; In-plane quadrilateral elements; Vibrations of structures; Grillages; Non-linear structural mechanics; Steady- state field problems; Axisymmetric problems; Transient field problems; The modal analysis method; Mathematical modelling.