The finite element method

by O.C. Zienkiewicz

In the years since the fourth edition of this seminal work was published, active research has developed the Finite Element Method into the pre-eminent tool for the modelling of physical systems. Written by the pre-eminent professors in their fields, this new edition of the Finite Element Method maintains the comprehensive style of the earlier editions and authoritatively incorporates the latest developments of this dynamic field. Expanded to three volumes the book now covers the basis of the method and its application to advanced solid mechanics and also advanced fluid dynamics. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, and essential as a reference tool for professional engineers, it provides a complete introduction to the method.

Volume 1 of The Finite Element Method provides a complete introduction to the method, and is essential reading for undergraduates, postgraduates and professional engineers.
Volume 2 concentrates on non-linear solid and structural mechanics and is ideal for postgraduate students and professional engineers working in this discipline.
Volume 3 covers the whole range of fluid dynamics and is ideal reading for postgraduate level students and professional engineers working in this discipline.

New material on fields that have rapidly altered since the previous edition.

A 'must have' reference in this field.

808 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1986

About the author

Olek C. Zienkiewicz