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A thorough guide to the fundamentals--and how to use them--of finite element analysis for elastic structures For elastic structures, the finite element method is an invaluable tool which is used most effectively only when one understands completely each of its facets.

Table of Contents
Finite Element Method Prerequisites.

The Finite Element Method.

Element Stiffness Equations by Direct Methods.

Global Stiffness Equations.

Element Stiffness Equations by Displaced State Virtual Work Applications.

General Approach to Element Stiffness Equations.

Plane Stress and Plane Strain.

Plane Stress Structural Triangular Finite Elements.

Isoparametric Plane Stress Structural Quadrilateral Finite Elements.

Flat Plate Flexural Finite Elements.

Axisymmetric Structural Finite Elements.

Structural Finite Elements in Perspective.

Appendix.

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.

A Primer for Finite Elements in Elastic

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 17 November 1998
      ISBN-13 9780471283454
      978-0471283454
      ISBN-10 0471283452
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A thorough guide to the fundamentals--and how to use them--of finite element analysis for elastic structures For elastic structures, the finite element method is an invaluable tool which is used most effectively only when one understands completely each of its facets.

      Table of Contents
      Finite Element Method Prerequisites.

      The Finite Element Method.

      Element Stiffness Equations by Direct Methods.

      Global Stiffness Equations.

      Element Stiffness Equations by Displaced State Virtual Work Applications.

      General Approach to Element Stiffness Equations.

      Plane Stress and Plane Strain.

      Plane Stress Structural Triangular Finite Elements.

      Isoparametric Plane Stress Structural Quadrilateral Finite Elements.

      Flat Plate Flexural Finite Elements.

      Axisymmetric Structural Finite Elements.

      Structural Finite Elements in Perspective.

      Appendix.

      Answers to Selected Problems.

      Index.

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