Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Practice

1. Background And Application. 2. Introduction To The Method. 3. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method - 4. Interpolation Functions And Simplex Elements. 5. Formulation Of The Element Characteristic Matrices And Vectors For Elasticity Problems. 6 Formulation Of The Element Characteristics Matrices And Vectors For Field Problems. 7. Assembly And Solution Of The Finite Element Equations. 8. Higher Order Element Formulations. 9. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method 10. Further Applications Of The Finite Element Method. 11. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method 12. Commercial Finite Element Programs.