Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Applications with ANSYS (2nd Edition)

Description

Features

Features

• NEW – New chapters on matrix algebra, beams and frames, dynamic problems, and design and material selection.

  • Helps students understand how a system of nodal equations are solved.

• NEW – New sections on axisymmetric elements and formulations, p–method and h–method, and unsteady heat transfer.

• NEW – Two new appendices—Covering properties of area shapes and properties of structural steel shapes.

  • Helps students refresh their understanding of properties of area shapes, a review of first and second moments of area are provided in appendix C.

• NEW – Companion Website—Includes updates to ANSYS, additional homework problems and more.

  • Offers additional information for instructors and students.

• NEW – Integration of ANSYS 6.1 (the latest version) throughout—Each chapter first discusses the relevant basic theory and then demonstrates it using simple problems with hand–calculations. Follows with examples that are solved using ANSYS.

  • Helps students learn how to use ANSYS quickly and effectively. Shows students how to use ANSYS step by step to model a physical problem.

• Discussions of various sources of error that can contribute to wrong results—Devotes a section, at the end of each selected chapter, to verifying ANSYS results.

  • Emphasizes for students how to find suitable ways to verify Finite Element Analysis (FEA) findings.

• Open–ended design problems.

  • Exposes students to many design problems that could be solved with ANSYS.

• A brief review of fundamental principles in solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

  • Helps students keep these important concepts fresh in their minds.

• Mechanical and thermophysical properties of some common materials used in engineering—Covered in appendices.

• A list of objectives and a summary for each chapter.

  • Gives students a preview of what they can expect to learn at the beginning of each chapter and a concise overview of the lessons learned at the end of each chapter.

New to this Edition

New To This Edition

• New chapters on matrix algebra, beams and frames, dynamic problems, and design and material selection.

  • Helps students understand how a system of nodal equations are solved.

• New sections on axisymmetric elements and formulations, p–method and h–method, and unsteady heat transfer.

• Two new appendices—Covering properties of area shapes and properties of structural steel shapes.

  • Helps students refresh their understanding of properties of area shapes, a review of first and second moments of area are provided in appendix C.

• Companion Website—Includes updates to ANSYS, additional homework problems and more.

  • Offers additional information for instructors and students.

• Integration of ANSYS 6.1 (the latest version) throughout—Each chapter first discusses the relevant basic theory and then demonstrates it using simple problems with hand–calculations. Follows with examples that are solved using ANSYS.

  • Helps students learn how to use ANSYS quickly and effectively. Shows students how to use ANSYS step by step to model a physical problem.

From the back cover:

Unique in approach and content, this book presents the theory of finite element analysis, explores its application as a design/modeling tool, and explains in detail how to use ANSYS intelligently and effectively. This book covers trusses; axial members, beams, and frames; one–dimensional elements; two–dimensional elements; three–dimensional elements; dynamic problems; design and material selection; design optimization; and more. For Design Engineers in CAE–CAD.