The Finite Element Method

The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals, Eighth Edition offers a complete introduction to the basis of the finite element method, covering fundamental theory and worked examples in a kind of detail required for readers to apply the knowledge to their own engineering problems and understand more advanced applications. This edition includes a significant addition of content addressing coupling problems, including: Finite element analysis formulations for coupled problems; Details of algorithms for solving coupled problems; Examples showing how algorithms can be used to solve for piezoelectricity and poroelasticity problems. Focusing on the core knowledge, mathematical and analytical tools needed for successful application, this book is the authoritative resource of choice for graduate level students, researchers and professional engineers involved in finite element-based engineering analysis.

• Includes fully worked exercises throughout the book
• Addresses the formulation and solution of coupled problems in detail
• Contains chapter summaries that help the reader keep up-to-speed