Advanced Applied Finite Element Methods
- 1st Edition - September 1, 1998
- Latest edition
- Author: Carl T. F. Ross
- Language: English
This book is aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and engineers. It fills the gap between the numerous textbooks on traditional Applied Mechanics and postgraduate books on… Read more
Description
Description
This book is aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and engineers. It fills the gap between the numerous textbooks on traditional Applied Mechanics and postgraduate books on Finite Element Methods.
Key features
Key features
- Fills the gap between the applied mechanics and finite element methods
- Discusses basic structural concepts and energy theorems, the discrete system, in-plane quadrilateral elements, field problems and mathematical modelling, among other topics
- Aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and engineers
Readership
Readership
Senior year undergraduate students, graduate students, and engineers
Table of contents
Table of contents
Matrix algebra; Basic structural concepts and energy theorems; The discrete system; Static analysis of pin-jointed trusses; Static analysis of rigid-jointed frames; Finite element analysis; In-plane quadrilateral elements; Vibrations of structures; Grillages; Non-linear structural mechanics; Steady- state field problems; Axisymmetric problems; Transient field problems; The modal analysis method; Mathematical modelling.
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Thoroughly recommended as a course text for senior undergraduates, postgraduates and engineers alike. Numerous examples and simplified explanations. Worth the small expenditure for adding to the reference library."—Applied Mechanics Review
"Recommended for undergraduate/postgraduate courses."—American Society of Engineers
"Structural engineers will find it extremely useful. Numerous problems and valuable data. Strongly recommended." —The Structural Engineer
"Recommended for undergraduate/postgraduate courses."—American Society of Engineers
"Structural engineers will find it extremely useful. Numerous problems and valuable data. Strongly recommended." —The Structural Engineer
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 1998
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Carl T. F. Ross
Affiliations and expertise
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