Introduction to the Finite Element Method using BASIC Programs

Introduction. PJFRAME: pinjointed plane frames. PLFRAME: rigid/pinjointed frames. FEP: plane stress/plane strain finite element analysis. FEPB: bending of thin, flat plates. FEPLST: plane stress/strain finite element analysis using linear strain triangles. The linear isoparametric quadrilateral. The quadratic isoparametric quadrilateral. Further developments of programs. References. Appendix A: matrix algebra. Appendix B: energy methods of structural analysis. Appendix C: comments on BASIC used. References. Index.