Logan, Daryl L

A first course in the finite element method: SI edition - 6th - Delhi: Cengage, 2023 - xv; 958p.: 18x20x2; Paperback

About the book: Logan's "A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, Enhanced 6th Edition, SI Version" offers a contemporary and accessible approach to understanding the basics of the finite element method (FEM). The book is designed to be easily comprehensible without the need for prerequisites like structural analysis. It is suitable for civil or mechanical engineering students interested in stress analysis and heat transfer, as well as those seeking a foundation for applying FEM to solve practical physical problems. The book includes new real-world examples and problems, demonstrating FEM applications in various engineering and mathematical physics fields. Each chapter follows a consistent structure with step-by-step examples, making it suitable for undergraduate and graduate-level study.

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Mechanical Engineering; Stiffness; Truss equations and Truss equations; Axisymmetric elements; Isoparametric formulation; Heat transfer and mass transport; Fluid flow; Thermal stress; Structural dynamics and time-dependent heat transfer

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