Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics Of Solids

Reorganized and updated to accommodate both the beginning and more advanced study of Finite Element Analysis, the new edition of this popular text contains much new information for both first and second level students. Written by a professor with years of practical engineering and instructional experience, the book is designed to provide a strong foundation for those requiring a sophisticated understanding of Finite Element Analysis' capabilities and limitations. It is also written for those preparing to enter careers in computer-aided engineering. It includes significant illustrative examples and applications, modeling strategies, and considers a range of computational issues.