
Finite Element Analysis Applications
A Systematic and Practical Approach
Zhuming Bi(Author)
Academic Press
Published on 4. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
520 pages
978-0-12-809952-0 (ISBN)
Description
Finite Element Analysis Applications: A Systematic and Practical Approach strikes a solid balance between more traditional FEA textbooks that focus primarily on theory, and the software specific guidebooks that help teach students and professionals how to use particular FEA software packages without providing the theoretical foundation. In this new textbook, Professor Bi condenses the introduction of theories and focuses mainly on essentials that students need to understand FEA models. The book is organized to be application-oriented, covering FEA modeling theory and skills directly associated with activities involved in design processes.
Discussion of classic FEA elements (such as truss, beam and frame) is limited. Via the use of several case studies, the book provides easy-to-follow guidance on modeling of different design problems. It uses SolidWorks simulation as the platform so that students do not need to waste time creating geometries for FEA modelling.
Discussion of classic FEA elements (such as truss, beam and frame) is limited. Via the use of several case studies, the book provides easy-to-follow guidance on modeling of different design problems. It uses SolidWorks simulation as the platform so that students do not need to waste time creating geometries for FEA modelling.
Reviews / Votes
"This book gives a solid balance between more traditional finite element analysis (FEA) textbooks that focus primarily on theory, and the software specific guidebooks that help teach students and professionals how to use particular FEA software packages without providing any of the theoretical foundation." --zbMATHMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
3<SUP>rd</SUP> and 4<SUP>th</SUP> year students in mechanical, structural, civil, and aerospace engineering. Practicing engineers learning finite element methods
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1040 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-809952-0 (9780128099520)
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E-Book
12/2017
Academic Press
€74.99
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Person
Zhuming Bi, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University Purdue University (Fort Wayne, IN, USA). He holds two Ph.D.'s, one in Mechatronics and Control from the Harbin Institute of Technology, and the other in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. Before moving to the US in 2009, Dr. Bi worked as a Research Scientist in various locations around the world, including the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queens University of Belfast, Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute of National Research Council of Canada, the School of Engineering Science of Simon Fraser University, and the College of Manufacturing Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology in China. His research interests include finite element analysis, modelling and simulation, machine designs, robotics and automation, and enterprise systems. Dr. Bi has authored or co-authored 7 book chapters, 83 academic articles in international journals, and 45 papers in conference proceedings in these research areas. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in Finite Element Analysis.
Author
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Content
1. Overview of Finite Element Analysis Methods2. Decomposition3. Description of Elements4. Elemental Modelling5. System Analysis and Modelling6. Solutions to System Models7. Integrated Computer Design Environments8. Solid Mechanics Problems9. Heat Transfer Problem10. Flow Dynamics11. Multi-Physics Simulations12. Verification and Validation