Intrustion to the finite Element Method

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS BY FINITE DIFFERENCE CALCULUS By Thein Wah and Lee R. Calcote 288 pages, 6 x 9, illustrated Designed to fully acquaint you with techniques of analyzing complex engineering structures with finite difference calculus, this book provides extensive information on the many practical applications inherent in its analytical capabilities. Emphasis throughout is placed on important practical applications in such problem areas as elastic, electro-plastic, vibration, and stability analysis of various structural types. The authors point up the distinct advantages of using finite difference calculus instead of the modern matrix force and displacement methods in solving certain problems. Much of the volume is devoted to solving actual problems. MECHANICAL DESIGN SYNTHESIS With Optimization Applications By Ray C. Johnson 359 pages, 6 x 9, illustrated Here are on-the-job methods to facilitate your work in every step of the mechanical design process. These field-tested techniques, geared toward helping you cope with critical problems in synthesis and optimization of design, are reinforced with many practical examples taken from actual industrial situations. The techniques covered include recent developments in the method of optimum design and applications of digital computers. OPTIMIZATION AND PROBABILITY IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING By John G. Rau 416 pages, 6 x 9 Totally integrating optimization techniques and probability concepts as they relate to engineering problems, this book gives particular emphasis to those which are applicable during the design, development and evaluation of systems. Here you will find vital coverage of key optimization techniques including the standard calculus techniques, difference equation techniques for optimizing functions of discrete variables, linear programming, and dynamic programming. This book is liberally studded with a wide variety of examples and exercises appropriate for self study. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING By Paul D. Spindel 215 pages, 6 x 9, illustrated This unique book not only provides you with the fundamentals of computer programming, but explains how you can put computers to work solving problems in civil engineering design, planning, and management. The indispensable information provided in this book includes an introduction to FORTRAN ... new concepts in man-machine communications.. a broad review of programs for preparing maps and right-of-way calculations... and simula-tion, a relatively new method of engineering analysis. Many of the practical applications discussed can be adopted by even the smallest of engineering firms.