Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements

Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements is an ideal introductory text for newcomers to finite element analysis who wish to learn how to use FEA. Unlike many other books which claim to be at an introductory level, this book does not weigh the reader down with theory but rather provides the minimum amount of theory needed to understand how to practically perform an analysis using a finite element analysis software package. Newcomers to FEA generally want to learn how to apply FEA to their particular problem and consequently the emphasis of this book is on practical FE procedures. The information in this book is an invaluable guide and reference for both undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students and for practising engineers.* Emphasises practical finite element analysis with commercially available finite element software packages.* Presented in a generic format that is not specific to any particular finite element software but clearly shows the methodology required for successful FEA.* Focused entirely on structural stress analysis.* Offers specific advice on the type of element to use, the best material model to use, the type of analysis to use and which type of results to look for.* Provides specific, no nonsense advice on how to fix problems in the analysis.* Contains over 300 illustrations* Provides 9 detailed case studies which specifically show you how to perform various types of analyses.Mac Donald, Bryan J. is the author of 'Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements', published 2007 under ISBN 9780955578106 and ISBN 0955578108.