For courses in Finite Element Analysis, offered in departments of Mechanical or Civil and Environmental Engineering.
While many good textbooks cover the theory of finite element modeling, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS is the only text available that incorporates ANSYS as an integral part of its content. Moaveni 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.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help:
Present the Theory of Finite Element Analysis: The presentation of theoretical aspects of finite element analysis is carefully designed not to overwhelm students.
Explain How to Use ANSYS Effectively: ANSYS is incorporated as an integral part of the content throughout the book.
Explore How to Use FEA as a Design/Modeling Tool: Open-ended design problems help students apply concepts.
1 Introduction
2 Matrix Algebra
3 Trusses
4 Axial Members, Beams, and Frames
5 One-Dimensional Elements
6 Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems
7 Two-Dimensional Elements
8 More Ansys
9 Analysis of Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problems
10 Analysis of Two-Dimensional Solid Mechanics Problems
11 Dynamic Problems
12 Analysis of Fluid Mechanics Problems
13 Three-Dimensional Elements
14 Design and Material Selection
15 Design Optimization
Appendix A Mechanical Properties of Some Materials
Appendix B Thermophysical Properties of Some Materials
Appendix C Properties of Common Line and Area Shapes
Appendix D Geometrical Properties of Structural Steel Shapes
Appendix E Conversion Factors
Appendix F An Introduction to MATLAB
