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The Finite Element Method in Engineering
- 5th Edition - December 20, 2010
- Author: Singiresu S. Rao
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 5 2 0 4 - 8
The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Fifth Edition, provides a complete introduction to finite element methods with applications to solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and he… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Finite Element Method in Engineering, Fifth Edition, provides a complete introduction to finite element methods with applications to solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Written by bestselling author S.S. Rao, this book provides students with a thorough grounding of the mathematical principles for setting up finite element solutions in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering applications. The new edition of this textbook includes examples using modern computer tools such as MatLab, Ansys, Nastran, and Abaqus.This book discusses a wide range of topics, including discretization of the domain; interpolation models; higher order and isoparametric elements; derivation of element matrices and vectors; assembly of element matrices and vectors and derivation of system equations; numerical solution of finite element equations; basic equations of fluid mechanics; inviscid and irrotational flows; solution of quasi-harmonic equations; and solutions of Helmhotz and Reynolds equations. New to this edition are examples and applications in Matlab, Ansys, and Abaqus; structured problem solving approach in all worked examples; and new discussions throughout, including the direct method of deriving finite element equations, use of strong and weak form formulations, complete treatment of dynamic analysis, and detailed analysis of heat transfer problems. All figures are revised and redrawn for clarity.This book will benefit professional engineers, practicing engineers learning finite element methods, and students in mechanical, structural, civil, and aerospace engineering.
- Examples and applications in Matlab, Ansys, and Abaqus
- Structured problem solving approach in all worked examples
- New discussions throughout, including the direct method of deriving finite element equations, use of strong and weak form formulations, complete treatment of dynamic analysis, and detailed analysis of heat transfer problems
- More examples and exercises
- All figures revised and redrawn for clarity
Students in mechanical, structural, civil, and aerospace engineering, Practicing engineers learning finite element methods
Overview of the Finite Element MethodDiscretization of the DomainInterpolation ModelsHigher Order and Isoparametric ElementsDerivation of Element Matrices and VectorsAssembly of Element Matrices and Vectors and Derivation of System EquationsNumerical Solution of Finite Element EquationsBasic Equations and Solution ProcedureAnalysis of Trusses, Beams and FramesAnalysis of PlatesAnalysis of 3-Dimensional ProblemsDynamic AnalysisFormulation and Solution Procedure1-Dimensional Problems2-Dimensional Problems3-Dimensional ProblemsBasic Equations of Fluid MechanicsInviscid and Irrotational FlowsViscous and Non-Newtonian FlowsSolution of Quasi-Harmonic Equations (WEB chapter)Solution of Helmhotz Equation (WEB chapter)Solution of Reynolds Equation (WEB chapter)Appendix A: Green Gauss TheoremAppendix B: Use of Commercial Software: ANSYS, ABAQUS, and NASTRAN
- No. of pages: 726
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: December 20, 2010
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9780080952048
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Singiresu S. Rao
Mechanical Design, Optimization and Reliability in Mechanical and Structural Design, Finite Element methods, Structural Dynamics.
RESEARCH/SPECIALIZATION:
1. Multi-objective optimization.
2. Uncertainty models in engineering analysis, design and optimization.
3. Reliability based design.
4. Finite element and meshfree methods.
5. Optimization and reliability of renewable energy systems.
BOOKS PUBLISHED:
The Finite Element Method for Engineers, 5e, Elsevier, 2010; Mechanical Vibrations, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2016; Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2009; Reliability Engineering, 1st Edition, Pearson, 2014
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USARead The Finite Element Method in Engineering on ScienceDirect