Finite Element Analysis

<p>Explore a Unified Treatment of the Finite Element Method</p><p>The finite element method has matured to the point that it can accurately and reliably be used by a careful analyst for an amazingly wide range of applications. With expanded coverage and an increase in fully solved examples the second edition of <b>Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics of Solids</b> presents a unified treatment of the finite element method in theremomechanics from the basics to advanced concepts. </p><p><b>An Integrated Presentation of Critical Technology</b> </p><p>As in the first edition the author presents and explicates topics in a way that demonstrates the highly unified structure of the finite element method. The presentation integrates continuum mechanics and relevant mathematics with persistent reliance on variational and incremental-variational foundations. The author exploits matrix-vector formalisms and Kronecker product algebra to provide transparent and consistent notation throughout the text. </p><p>Nearly twice as long as the first edition this second edition features: </p><p>§ Greater integration and balance between introductory and advanced material </p><p>§ Increased number of fully solved examples </p><p>§ Selected developments in numerical methods detailing accelerating computations in eigenstructure extraction time integration and stiffness matrix triangularization </p><p>§ More extensive coverage of the arc length method for nonlinear problems </p><p>§ Expanded and enhanced treatment of rotating bodies and buckling </p><p><b>Provides Sophisticated Understanding of Capabilities and Limitations</b> </p><p>This new edition of a popular text includes significant illustrative examples and applications modeling strategies and explores a range</p>