Finite Elements for Engineers with Ansys Applications

Covering theory and practical industry usage of the finite element method, this highly-illustrated step-by-step approach thoroughly introduces methods using ANSYS.

Mohamed S. Gadala (Author)

9781107194083, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 July 2020

626 pages, 500 b/w illus.
25.2 x 19.5 x 3.2 cm, 1.49 kg

'This book enhances understanding of finite element theory with highlights of basic FEM concepts and practical projects solved with ANSYS and Workbench, the major FE commercial programs. It integrates the basic theory with many real-life, design oriented problems. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students and an excellent reference book for practicing engineers.' Junling (Joyce) Hu, University of Bridgeport

The finite element method (FEM) is indispensable in modeling and simulation in various engineering and physical systems, including structural analysis, stress, strain, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, eigenproblems, design optimization, sound propagation, electromagnetics, and coupled field problems. This textbook integrates basic theory with real-life, design-oriented problems using ANSYS, the most commonly used computational software in the field. For students as well as practicing engineers and designers, each chapter is highly illustrated and presented in a step-by-step manner. Fundamental concepts are presented in detail with reference to easy to understand worked examples that clearly introduce the method before progressing to more advanced content. Included are step-by-step solutions for project type problems using modelling software, special chapters for modelling and the use of ANSYS and Workbench programs, and extensive sets of problems and projects round out each chapter.

Preface
1. Finite element concepts
2. Detailed procedures
3. Modeling aspects
4. Linear static analysis using ANSYS/Workbench
5. Finite element formulations
6. Linear static analysis
7. Conduction heat transfer analysis
Appendix A. Matrices and system of linear equations
Appendix B. Vectors and tensors
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Robotics [TJFM1], Mechanics of solids [TGMD], Maths for engineers [TBJ], Technical design [TBD]