TY - BOOK AU - Reddy,J.N. TI - An introduction to the finite element method SN - 9780072466850 U1 - 620.001 PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi PB - McGraw-Hill Higher Education KW - Finite element method N1 - Includes Index; Indian Edition; Introduction -- Mathematical preliminaries, integral formulations, and variational methods -- Second-order differential equations in one dimension : finite element models -- Second-order differential equations in one dimension applications -- Beams and frames -- Eigenvalue and time-dependent problems -- Computer implementation -- Single-variable problems in two dimensions -- Interpolation functions, numerical integration, and modeling considerations -- Flows of viscous incompressible fluids -- Plane elasticity -- Bending of elastic plates -- Computer implementation of two-dimensional problems -- Prelude to advanced topics N2 - Examining the mathematical underpinnings of Finite Element Method (FEM), this work provides a general approach of engineering application areas. It is suitable for engineering majors, and underscores a range of use FEM has in the professional world UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004058177-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004058177-t.html ER -