Introduction to Finite and Spectral Element Methods Using Matlab

by Constantine Pozrikidis

"Introduction to Finite and Spectral Element Methods using MATLAB provides a means of quickly understanding both the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of the finite element method and its companion spectral element method. Written in the form of a self-contained course, it introduces the fundamentals on a need-to-know basis and emphasizes algorithm development and computer implementation of the essential procedures." The presentation is suitable for both self-study and formal course work, and its state-of-the-art review of the field makes it equally valuable as a professional reference. With this book as a guide, you immediately will be able to run the codes as given and graphically display solutions to a wide variety of problems in heat transfer and solid, fluid, and structural mechanics.

806 pages, Hardcover

First published June 17, 2005

About the author

Constantine Pozrikidis
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0411