Programming the Finite Element Method

Presents compact and portable FORTRAN programs for solution of problems using the finite element method. All code is presented in full, and the user is encouraged to look into the subroutines to see how they actually work. Covers the main areas of engineering analysis: equilibrium, transient, and eigenvalue problems. In the structures/solid mechanics area, programs solve problems ranging from simple structural analysis, through linear elastic analyses of two-dimensional solids with a variety of finite elements, to complex three-dimensional analyses involving nonlinear material properties. Dynamics applications are covered, including both time-domain and eigenvalue problems. Programs for solving transient problems of fluid/heat flow are presented, including novel, element-by-element algorithms.