First Course In The Finite Element Method

1. Introduction2. Equilibrium and Stress3. Deformation and Strain4. Material Behavior and Properties5. Axial Deformations6. Torsional Deformations7. Bending Deformations: Questions of Strength8. Bending Deformations: Questions of Stiffness9. Combined Loadings10. Energy Methods11. StabilityAppendicesA. Properties of Plane AreasB. Mechanical Properties of Selected Engineering MaterialsC. Properties of Structural Steel MembersD. Selected Beam Deflection FormulaeAnswers to Select problemsIndex ??