The Finite Element Method - by Bofang Zhu Hardcover

Book Synopsis

A comprehensive review of the Finite Element Method (FEM), this book provides the fundamentals together with a wide range of applications in civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering. It addresses both the theoretical and numerical implementation aspects of the FEM, providing examples in several important topics such as solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, appealing to a wide range of engineering disciplines. Written by a renowned author and academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, The Finite Element Method would appeal to researchers looking to understand how the fundamentals of the FEM can be applied in other disciplines. Researchers and graduate students studying hydraulic, mechanical and civil engineering will find it a practical reference text.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive review of the Finite Element Method (FEM), this book provides the fundamentals together with a wide range of applications in civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering. It addresses both the theoretical and numerical implementation aspects of the FEM, providing examples in several important topics such as solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, appealing to a wide range of engineering disciplines.

• Offers a systematic look at Finite Element Method from a classical perspective
• Features multidisciplinary applications that demonstrate the method in an accessible manner
• Presents an extensive range of topics from solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics and stability, and civil engineering
• Accompanying website to include problems and exercises www.wiley.com/go/zhufem17

Written by a renowned author and academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, The Finite Element Method would appeal to researchers looking to understand how the fundamentals of the FEM can be applied in other disciplines. Researchers and graduate students studying hydraulic, mechanical and civil engineering will find it a practical reference text.

About the Author

About the Author
Bofang Zhu, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Chinese Academy of Engineering, China