This textbook covers the basic concepts and applications of finite element analysis. It is specifically aimed at introducing this advanced topic to undergraduate-level engineering students and practicing engineers in a lucid manner. It also introduces a structural and heat transfer analysis software FEASTSMTwhich has wide applications in civil, mechanical, nuclear and automobile engineering domains. This software has been developed by the author and his team at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre/Indian Space Research Organisation. Supported with many illustrative examples, the textbook covers the...