Finite and Boundary Element Methods in Engineering

by O.P. Gupta

Overview

The interest in finite element method as a solution technique of the computer age is reflected in the availability of many general and special purpose software based on this technique. This work aims to provide a complete and detailed explanation of the basics of the application areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789054107651
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

O.P. Gupta Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Basic Concepts 2. Elastic Stress Analysis Using Linear Elements 3. Some Mathematical Fundamentals and Computer Algorithms 4. Variational Approach and Heat-Flow Analysis (Potential Problem) 5. Weighted Residue Technique and Unsteady-State Heat-Flow Analysis 6. Beams, Plates and Shells 7 Non-linear, Curved, Isoparametric Elements and Advanced Plate, Shell Elements 8 Fluid Flow 9 Material Non-linearity Including Plasticity 10. Creeping Viscous Flow and Metal Forming 11. Boundary Element Method: Potential Problems 12. Boundary Element Formulation for Elastostatic Problems 13. Adaptive Mesh Refinement and Large Problem Solvers

Editorial Reviews

Gupta (mechanical engineering, Indian Institute of Technology) provides detailed explanation of the basics of the two modeling techniques and their applications areas, and prepares practicing engineers to tackle advanced applications of FEM and BEM analysis in their fields of interest using the software packages available on the market. Topics include elastic stress analysis, steady state and transient thermal conductivity, fluid flow, and plasticity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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