Introduction to the Finite Element Method 4E (Hardcover)

J. Reddy

ISBN 10: 1259861902 / ISBN 13: 9781259861901

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, OH, 2018

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Hardcover. An up-to-date, self-contained introduction to the theory and applications of the finite element method This thoroughly revised classic engineering textbook offers a broad-based overview of the finite element method. Written by a world-renowned mechanical engineering researcher and author, the book shows, step-by-step, how to calculate numerical solutions to steady-state as well as time-dependent problems. You also get detailed problems with worked-out solutions and downloadable programs that can be used and modified for real-world situations. Special attention is paid to applications that are important in bioengineering, fluid and thermal sciences, structural mechanics, and a host of applied sciences. Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Fourth Edition, covers:*Mathematical preliminaries and classical variational methods*1-D finite element models of second-order differential equations*Applications to 1-D heat transfer and fluid and solid mechanics problems*Finite element analysis of beams and circular plates*Plane trusses and frames*Eigenvalue and time-dependent problems in 1-D*Numerical integration and computer implementation in 1-D*Single-variable problems in two dimensions*2-D interpolation functions, numerical integration, and computer implementation in 2-D*Flows of viscous incompressible fluids*Plane elasticity*3-D finite element analysis Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Finite Element Method 4E (Hardcover)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, OH
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1259861902
• ISBN 13: 9781259861901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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An up-to-date, self-contained introduction to the theory and applications of the finite element method


This thoroughly revised classic engineering textbook offers a broad-based overview of the finite element method. Written by a world-renowned mechanical engineering researcher and author, the book shows, step-by-step, how to calculate numerical solutions to steady-state as well as time-dependent problems. You also get detailed problems with worked-out solutions and downloadable programs that can be used and modified for real-world situations. Special attention is paid to applications that are important in bioengineering, fluid and thermal sciences, structural mechanics, and a host of applied sciences.


Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Fourth Edition, covers:
• Mathematical preliminaries and classical variational methods
• 1-D finite element models of second-order differential equations
• Applications to 1-D heat transfer and fluid and solid mechanics problems
• Finite element analysis of beams and circular plates
• Plane trusses and frames
• Eigenvalue and time-dependent problems in 1-D
• Numerical integration and computer implementation in 1-D
• Single-variable problems in two dimensions
• 2-D interpolation functions, numerical integration, and computer implementation in 2-D
• Flows of viscous incompressible fluids
• Plane elasticity
• 3-D finite element analysis

About the Author

J. N. Reddy, Ph.D. is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher and the author of over 650 journal papers and 21 books. He is a Life Fellow and ASME Medalist of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and a Fellow of all major professional societies of engineering. He has also received top mechanics medals from various societies. Dr. Reddy is a Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and Foreign Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Indian National Academy of Engineering, and Brazilian National Academy of Engineering.