Finite Elements

<p><b><i>Approaches computational engineering sciences from the perspective of engineering applications</i></b></p> <p>Uniting theory with hands-on computer practice, this book gives readers a firm appreciation of the error mechanisms and control that underlie discrete approximation implementations in the engineering sciences.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Illustrative examples include heat conduction, structural mechanics, mechanical vibrations, heat transfer with convection and radiation, fluid mechanics and heat and mass transport</li> <li>Takes a cross-discipline continuum mechanics viewpoint</li> <li>Includes Matlab toolbox and .m data files on a companion website, immediately enabling hands-on computing in all covered disciplines</li> <li>Website also features eight topical lectures from the author’s own academic courses</li> </ul> <p>It provides a holistic view of the topic from covering the different engineering problems that can be solved using finite element to how each particular method can be implemented on a computer. Computational aspects of the method are provided on a companion website facilitating engineering implementation in an easy way.</p>