Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis

Cook R.D.

Oriented toward those who will use finite elements (FE) rather than toward theoreticians and computer programmers. Emphasizes the behavior of FE and how to use the FE method successfully. Includes several examples of FE analysis-each one features a critique of the accuracy of the solutions. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and extensive advice about FE modeling.

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Table of contents :
Finite Element Modeling For Stress Analysis……Page 1
Contents……Page 5
CH 1. Introduction……Page 11
Ch 2. Bars and Beams. Linear Static Analysis……Page 27
Ch 3. Plane Problems……Page 51
Ch 4. Isometric Elemnts and Solutions……Page 85
Ch 5. Modeling, Errors, and Accuracy in Linear Analysis……Page 115
Ch 6. 3D Solids and Solid of Revolution……Page 155
Ch 7. Plates and Shells……Page 181
Ch 8. Thermal Analysis……Page 215
Ch 9. Vibration and Dynamics……Page 237
Ch 10. Nonlinearity in Sress Analysis……Page 285
Preferences……Page 319
Index……Page 325