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One-Dimensional Finite Elements: An Introduction to the FE Method

By Andreas Öchsner , Markus Merkel (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2013
ISBN
978-3-642-31796-5, 978-3-642-31797-2
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-31797-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7007639 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
400\407
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Structural Mechanics; Computational Mathematics an

Description

This textbook presents finite element methods using exclusively one-dimensional elements. The aim is to present the complex methodology in an easily understandable but mathematically correct fashion. The approach of one-dimensional elements enables the reader to focus on the understanding of the principles of basic and advanced mechanical problems. The reader easily understands the assumptions and limitations of mechanical modeling as well as the underlying physics without struggling with complex mathematics. But although the description is easy it remains scientifically correct. The approach using only one-dimensional elements covers not only standard problems but allows also for advanced topics like plasticity or the mechanics of composite materials. Many examples illustrate the concepts and problems at the end of every chapter help to familiarize with the topics.

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