Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics of Solids, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9780367387433 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 480 str.

David W. Nicholson

Opis

Reorganized and updated to accommodate both the beginning and more advanced study of Finite Element Analysis, the new edition of this popular text contains much new information for both first and second level students. Written by a professor with years of practical engineering and instructional experience, the book is designed to provide a strong foundation for those requiring a sophisticated understanding of Finite Element Analysis’ capabilities and limitations. It is also written for those preparing to enter careers in computer-aided engineering. It includes significant illustrative examples and applications, modeling strategies, and considers a range of computational issues.

Spis treści

Introduction To The Finite Element Method. Mathematical Foundations: Vectors and Matrices. Mathematical Foundations: Tensors. Introduction to Variational Methods. Fundamental Notions of Linear Solid Mechanics. Thermal and Thermomechanical Response. One Dimensional Elastic and Thermal Elements. Two and Three Dimensional Elements in Linear Elasticity and Linear Conductive Heat Transfer. Solution Methods for Linear Problems – I. Solution Methods for Linear Problems –II. Additional Topics in Linear Thermoelastic Systems. Rotating and Unrestrained Elastic Bodies. Aspects on Nonlinear Continuum Thermomechanics. Introduction to Nonlinear FEA. Incremental Principle of Virtual Work. Tangent Modulus Tensors for Thermomechanical Response of Elastomers. Tangent Modulus Tensors for Inelastic and Thermoinelastic Materials. Selected Advanced Numerical Methods in FEA. References. Index.

O autorze

Nicholson, David W.