Fundamental coverage, analytic mathematics, and up-to-date software applications are hard to find in a single text on the finite element method (FEM). Dimitrios Pavlou’s Essentials of the Finite Element Method: For Structural and Mechanical Engineers makes the search easier by providing a comprehensive but concise text for those new to FEM, or just in need of a refresher on the essentials.
Essentials of the Finite Element Method explains the basics of FEM, then relates these basics to a number of practical engineering applications. Specific topics covered include linear spring elements, bar elements, trusses, beams and frames, heat transfer, and structural dynamics. Throughout the text, readers are shown step-by-step detailed analyses for finite element equations development. The text also demonstrates how FEM is programmed, with examples in MATLAB, CALFEM, and ANSYS allowing readers to learn how to develop their own computer code.
Suitable for everyone from first-time BSc/MSc students to practicing mechanical/structural engineers, Essentials of the Finite Element Method presents a complete reference text for the modern engineer.
- Provides complete and unified coverage of the fundamentals of finite element analysis
- Covers stiffness matrices for widely used elements in mechanical and civil engineering practice
- Offers detailed and integrated solutions of engineering examples and computer algorithms in ANSYS, CALFEM, and MATLAB
Dimitrios Pavlou is Professor of Mechanics at University of Stavanger in Norway, and Elected Academician of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences. He has had over twenty-five years of teaching and research experience in the fields of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Finite and Boundary Elements, Structural Dynamics, Anisotropic Materials, and their applications in Engineering Structures.
Professor Pavlou is the author of titles, "Essentials of the Finite Element Method" (Elsevier) and "Composite Materials in Piping Applications" (Destech Publications), and guest co-editor of several international journal Special Issues and conference proceedings.
His research portfolio includes over 120 publications in the areas of Applied Mechanics and Engineering Mathematics (majority as single or first author). Since January 2020, Professor Pavlou joined the Editorial Board of the journal "Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering" (IF=11.775, 1st of 134 journals in Civil Engineering – 2020 Journal Citation Reports).
He works as Editor for the journals “Maritime Engineering” (IF=5.952); “Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation” (IF=2.098); “Advances in Civil Engineering” (IF= 1.843); “Aerospace Technology and Management” (IF= 0.713);
“Dynamics”; “Aeronautics and Aerospace Open Access Journal” and “Journal of Materials Science and Research”.
He is also an Editorial Board Member for the “International Journal of Structural Integrity,” the “International Journal of Ocean Systems Management” and “Journal of Materials Science and Research”.
