Introduction to Finite Element Analysis: A Textbook for Engineering Students

This textbook covers finite element analysis, introducing it to undergraduate-level engineering students and practicing engineers. It also introduces FEAST SMT, a structural and heat transfer analysis software with wide applications. The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner and contains illustrative examples, exercise problems, and tutorials. It is useful for undergraduate students and practicing engineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 409 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive textbook delves into the fundamental principles and practical applications of finite element analysis, catering to undergraduate engineering students and seasoned practitioners alike. With a clear and concise approach, it aims to introduce this advanced topic in a lucid manner, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Furthermore, the textbook introduces a powerful structural and heat transfer analysis software called FEAST SMT, which finds extensive applications in civil, mechanical, nuclear, and automobile engineering domains. This software has been painstakingly developed by generations of scientists and engineers from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and the Indian Space Research Organisation. Supported by numerous illustrative examples, the textbook comprehensively covers classical methods for estimating solutions to mathematical models. Written in an easy-to-understand language, the book also includes numerical exercise problems to facilitate self-learning among students. The solutions to these problems are demonstrated using finite element software, further enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the textbook offers several tutorials and associated online resources to assist users in effectively utilizing the FEAST SMT software. Given the extensive coverage of topics and the practical insights provided, this textbook serves as an invaluable resource for undergraduate students across various engineering disciplines. It also serves as a valuable reference book for practicing engineers seeking to enhance their understanding and expertise in this field.

Weight: 799g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811979880
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024