{"product_id":"introduction-to-finite-element-analysis-and-design-hardback-9781394187454","title":"Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design (Hardback) 9781394187454","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNam-Ho Kim (Author), Bhavani V. Sankar (Author), Ashok V. Kumar (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394187454, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 June 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e560 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm, 0.998 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clear and accessible overview of the Finite Element Method\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finite element method (FEM), which involves solutions to partial differential equations and integro-differential equations, is a powerful tool for solving structural mechanics and fluid mechanics problems. FEM results in versatile computer programs with flexible applications, usable with minimal training to solve practical problems in a variety of engineering and design contexts. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive yet readable overview of both theoretical and practical elements of FEM. With a greater focus on design aspects than most comparable volumes, it’s an invaluable introduction to a key suite of software and design tools. The third edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest research and applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of the third edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design\u003c\/i\u003e will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% more exercise problems than the previous edition, with an accompanying solutions manual for instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brand-new chapter on plate and shell finite elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTutorials for commercial finite element software, including MATLAB, ANSYS, ABAQUS, and NASTRAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for advanced undergraduate students in finite element analysis- or design-related courses, as well as for researchers and design engineers looking for self-guided tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Direct Method—Springs, Bars, and Truss Elements 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Illustration of the Direct Method 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Uniaxial Bar Element 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Plane Truss Elements 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 3D Truss Elements (Space Truss) 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Thermal Loads and Thermal Strains 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Finite Element Modeling Practice for Truss 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Projects 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Exercises 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Finite Element Analysis of Beams and Frames 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Review of Elementary Beam Theory 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Finite Element Formulation for Beams 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Plane Frame Elements 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Buckling of Beams 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Buckling of Frames 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Finite Element Modeling Practice for Beams 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Project 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Exercises 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Finite Elements for Heat Transfer Problems 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Fourier Heat Conduction Equation 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Finite Element Analysis—Direct Method 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Galerkin’s Method for Heat Conduction Problems 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Convection Boundary Conditions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Isoparametric 1D Heat Transfer Elements 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 2D Heat Transfer 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Three-Node 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Mechanics 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Types of 2D Problems 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Constant Strain Triangular (CST) Element 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Four-Node Rectangular Element 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Axisymmetric Element 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Finite Element Modeling Practice for Solids 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Project 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Exercises 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Isoparametric Finite Elements 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 1D Isoparametric Elements 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Numerical Integration 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Timoshenko Beam Element Formulation 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 2D Isoparametric Quadrilateral Elements 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Higher-Order Quadrilateral Elements 319\u003c\/p\u003e 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