This textbook, written by Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Plesha and Witt, covers the core concepts of finite element analysis. It is aimed at students and professionals who are looking for both an introduction and deeper insight in this field. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with current insights into structural mechanics, without becoming overly specialized or mathematically complex.
Description
Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis offers clear explanations and practical models for finite element analysis. The book serves as a reliable reference work for a wide range of technical courses and professionals who apply finite element techniques in design and research.
Product specifications
- Author: Robert D. Cook (University of Wisconsin)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2001-10-31
- Number of pages: 736
- ISBN: 9780471356059
- Theme: Computer-aided design (CAD)
- BISAC: COMPUTERS / Design, Graphics & Media / CAD-CAM
About the author
Robert D. Cook earned his PhD in theoretical and applied mechanics and is a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He specializes in stress analysis and finite element methods and is the author of multiple textbooks. David S. Malkus is a professor of Engineering Mechanics with a focus on the application of finite element methods in engineering science.