Finite Element Method for Solids and Structures: A Concise Approach
Sung W. Lee, University of Maryland;
Peter W. Chung, University of Maryland
Cambridge University Press, 2021
ISBN: 9781108683982;
Language: English
Finite Element Method for Solids and Structures: A Concise Approach blends theoretical, textbook-based learning with practical application using online and video resources to establish an innovative approach to teaching the finite element method. This hybrid teaching package features computational software such as MATLAB, complete with detailed annotations and instructions so students can confidently develop hands-on experience. Suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate level classes, students will transition seamlessly between mathematical models and practical commercial software problems, empowering them to advance from basic differential equations to industry-standard modelling and analysis. Complete with over 120 end-of chapter problems and over 200 illustrations, this accessible reference will equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace.
Key Features
- Balances textbook-based theory of the finite element method with in-depth exercises in code implementation and software-based analysis online to prepare students for the workplace
- Beginning with fundamentals, such as the governing equations for simple structural systems, guides students to understanding how mathematics can be applied to the development of finite element formulations
- MATLAB program files provided online for many sample exercise problems, helping students to understand the finite element method without having to code from scratch
- Tutorial videos with detailed annotations and instructions provide students with self-guided learning using commercial software packages, empowering them to perform sophisticated analyses and build practical experience using industry-accepted tools
The supplemental material related to the book is available for download.
