Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering

Intended for senior year undergraduates and first year graduates. Covers fundamental concepts,Matrix algebra and gaussian elimination, one-dimensional problems, trusses, two-dimensional problems using constant strain triangles, axisymmetric solids subjected to axisymmetric loading, two dimensional isoparametric elements and numerical integration, beams and frames, three-dimensional problems in stress analysis, scalar field problems, dynamic considerations, preprocessing and post processing.