Non-linear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures: Essentials v. 1

This detailed guide to the fundamentals of non-linear finite element analysis provides an engineering rather than a mathematical bias. Aimed at those who wish to use non-linear techniques to solve practical problems, it discusses the main ideas of geometric non-linearity and explores continuum mechanics, plasticity, element technology, and stability theory and solution procedures. The author also gives an introduction to recent research in this developing field. Many of the ideas considered are illustrated with a simple non-linear finite element computer program for which FORTRAN listings, data and subroutines are included. The logic can also be followed without this finer detail since these computer programs and subroutines are also represented by examples and flowcharts. The practical approach will appeal to professional engineers, researchers and senior undergraduate and graduate students in civil, structural, aeronautical and mechanical engineering.