TY - BOOK AU - Pavlou,Dimitrios G. TI - Essentials of the finite element method: for mechanical and structural engineers SN - 0128023864 AV - TA347.F5 P38 2015 U1 - 621/.0151825 23 PY - 2015///] CY - London PB - Elsevier Academic Press KW - Finite element method KW - Numerical analysis N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Fundamental coverage, analytic mathematics, and up-to-date software applications are hard to find in a single text on the finite element method (FEM). Dimitrios Pavlou's Essentials of the Finite Element Method: For Structural and Mechanical Engineers makes the search easier by providing a comprehensive but concise text for those new to FEM, or just in need of a refresher on the essentials. Essentials of the Finite Element Method explains the basics of FEM, then relates these basics to a number of practical engineering applications. Specific topics covered include linear spring elements, bar UR - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128023860 ER -