The Finite Element Method Using MATLAB

by Young W. Kwon and Hyochoong Bang

Expanded to include a broader range of problems than the bestselling first edition, Finite Element Method Using MATLAB: Second Edition presents finite element approximation concepts, formulation, and programming in a format that effectively streamlines the learning process. It is written from a general engineering and mathematical perspective rather than that of a solid/structural mechanics basis.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01BK11N08
• ISBN13: 9780849300967
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 622 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

A good introduction to FEM

If you want to learn the finite element method without going through rigorous mathematics, then this is the book to have. I've recently compared a number of books for learning this subject and this has one of the most lucid explanations for the practical minded. Most other texts approach the subject in a very theoretical way whereas most people who want to learn FEM merely want to know how to solve problems using the method; if you belong to that group of people, then you would like this book.

Very good finite element text

In this book, the authors expose many aspects of finite element analysis, in a mostly clear and straightforward manner. The in-depth coverage of topics is appreciated, since most books only give an overview of the subject without revealing the details. Overall, this is an excellent, detailed presentation. A note to some reviewers: before you comment on a textbook, spend some time - maybe a few years, studying and learning the subject, and maturing as an individual. Then make your comments.

understanding the finite element method

This book carries on from the first edition, lots of new theories and programs have been added. The errors in the last edition(1996) have been corrected. This book is a must for people who want to understand the finite element method and for people who want to learn how to program it using 'Matlab'. Matlab is one of the most widely used programming tool.I have the old edition but i find this new edition refreshing. The new theories and programs help in digesting the book better.overall this is an indispensable book for people trying to learn to program the finite element method because it gives a clear understanding of how a finite element code works.thanks,kartik srinivas

Excellent finite element text

This book is extremely useful, especially for those new to the finite element methods. Despite the fact that it puts a lot of emphasis on matlab, the code is easy to understand and translate into other powerful languages like fortran 90. It took me a few days to start writting my own FEM code after buying the book. I would strongly recommend it even for those with a non-engineering background.

bug into fetruss2.m

Dear Sir There is little mistake into file fetruss2.m. The matrices consistent and lumped are not correct. wrong matrix: m=(rho*area*leng/6)*[ 2*c*c+2*s*s 0 c*c+s*s 0;... 0 2*c*c+2*s*s 0 c*c+s*s;... c*c+s*s 0 2*c*c+2*s*s 0;... 0 c*c+s*s 0 2*c*c+2*s*s]; rigth matrix: m=(rho*area*leng/6)*[ 2*c*c 2*c*s c*c c*s;... 2*c*s 2*s*s c*s s*s;... c*c c*s 2*c*c 2*c*s;... c*s s*s 2*c*s 2*s*s]; % lumped mass matrix wrong matrix: m=(rho*area*leng/2)*[ c*c+s*s 0 0 0;... 0 c*c+s*s 0 0;... 0 0 c*c+s*s 0;... 0 0 0 c*c+s*s]; rigth matrix: m=(rho*area*leng/2)*[ c*c c*s 0 0;... c*s s*s 0 0;... 0 0 c*c c*s;... 0 0 c*s s*s]; The consistent and lumped mass matrices shown in page 209 - 210 are not consistent with the correspondent problem. (example 7.4.1). The matrices do not consider the angle corrections.