Looking for FEA Text references 2

[DRW75]

I am looking for good textbook references for FEA procedures for structural analysis. I am looking for books/references that are comprehensive & ranges from basic to advanced analysis (i.e. axial members to shell elements).

As well, feel free to list any books that should be avoided!

thanks

DRW75

 

[johnhors]

First look at the best source of FEA knowledge on the web at

http://www.dermotmonaghan.com

 

[craigj]

I like "Finite element modeling for stress analysis" by Robert Cook. Easy to read...

If you are very technically minded you could go for the bible: "finite element proceedures in engineering analysis" by Bathe

 

[tomirvine]

Here are two good introductory references:

V. Adams and A. Askenazi, Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis, OnWord Press, Santa Fe, N.M., 1999.

Robert Cook, Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis

Tom Irvine

http://www.vibrationdata.com

 

[sdm919]

“Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis” by Cook is an excellent choice for an outline of the basic theory that every user should know. But it doesn’t give derivations. Cook’s other book, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, goes into a little more depth, and is also very good.

“Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics” by Shames & Dym, covers energy methods very well before using them to derive the finite element method. “Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis” by Przemieniecki, covers many finite element related topics and is available as an inexpensive Dover paperback, but it might be a little out-dated.

If you want more rigorous theory from leaders in the field, you should consider one or more of the following:
Bathe, Finite Element Procedures
Hughes, The Finite Element Method (available as a Dover paperback)
Zienkiewicz & Taylor, The Finite Element Method (2 Volumes)

As people have been saying in this forum about buying software, it’s best to look at any book yourself before buying it, especially since technical books are expensive. Check your local college library, or at least try to find the table of contents on the publisher’s web site.

Good Luck!

 

[mloew]

Pelase see the FAQ Books on Finite Element Method (faq727-384).

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew


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