A Primer for Finite Elements in Elastic Structures

Finite Element Method Prerequisites.

The Finite Element Method.

Element Stiffness Equations by Direct Methods.

Global Stiffness Equations.

Element Stiffness Equations by Displaced State Virtual Work Applications.

General Approach to Element Stiffness Equations.

Plane Stress and Plane Strain.

Plane Stress Structural Triangular Finite Elements.

Isoparametric Plane Stress Structural Quadrilateral Finite Elements.

Flat Plate Flexural Finite Elements.

Axisymmetric Structural Finite Elements.

Structural Finite Elements in Perspective.

Appendix.

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.