ABSTRACT

This introductory text presents the applications of the finite element method to the analysis of conduction and convection problems. The book is divided into seven chapters which include basic ideas, application of these ideas to relevant problems, and development of solutions. Important concepts are illustrated with examples. Computer problems are also included to facilitate the types of solutions discussed.

chapter 1|37 pages

Discrete Physical Systems

chapter 2|49 pages

Continuum problems

chapter 3|41 pages

Finite Element Discretization

chapter 4|49 pages

Numerical Techniques

chapter 6|64 pages

Conduction-Type Problems

chapter 7|70 pages

Convection-Type Problems