A First Course in the Finite Element Method

by Daryl L. Logan

A First Course in the Finite Element Analysis provides a simple, basic approach to the finite element method that can be understood by both undergraduate and graduate students. It does not have the usual prerequisites (such as structural analysis) required by most available texts in this area. The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for the undergraduate student in civil and mechanical engineering whose main interest is in stress analysis and heat transfer. The text is geared toward those who want to apply the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems. This revised fourth edition includes the addition of a large number of new problems (including SI problems), an appendix for mechanical and thermal properties, and more civil applications.

Genres: Engineering, Reference, Textbooks

808 pages, Hardcover

Published July 25, 2006

Reviews

[Jcninost]

well, i think this is the best book about finite element method, since the first time i've read it,i understand all!!!

[Zulka Nasution]

This book gave me experience to apply linear algebra extensively. It uses vectors to analyse nodes in structures. The vectors are calculated using matrix (Gauss Jordan etc.). If you are really good in programming, you can use this book as basic theory for writing optimation software.

[Jcninost]

this is the old version, but it's the same content