Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

Description

This book introduces the key concepts of nonlinear finite element analysis procedures. The book explains the fundamental theories of the field and provides instructions on how to apply the concepts to solving practical engineering problems. Instead of covering many nonlinear problems, the book focuses on three representative problems: nonlinear elasticity, elastoplasticity, and contact problems. The book is written independent of any particular software, but tutorials and examples using four commercial programs are included as appendices: ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and MATLAB. In particular, the MATLAB program includes all source codes so that students can develop their own material models, or different algorithms. Please visit the author's website for supplemental material, including PowerPoint presentations and MATLAB codes, at http://www2.mae.ufl.edu/nkim/INFEM/ Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Preliminary Concepts....Pages 1-79 Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Procedure....Pages 81-140 Finite Element Analysis for Nonlinear Elastic Systems....Pages 141-239 Finite Element Analysis for Elastoplastic Problems....Pages 241-366 Finite Element Analysis for Contact Problems....Pages 367-426 Back Matter....Pages 427-430