A Practical Guide to Reliable Finite Element Modelling (PDF)

Many books have been written about the finite element method;
little however has been written about procedures that assist a
practicing engineer in undertaking an analysis in such a way that
errors and uncertainties can be controlled. In A Practical Guide to
Reliable Finite Element Modelling, Morris addresses this important
area. His book begins by introducing the reader to finite element
analysis (FEA), covering the fundamental principles of the method,
whilst also outlining the potential problems involved. He then
establishes consistent methods for carrying out analyses and
obtaining accurate and reliable results, concluding with a new
method for undertaking error control led analyses which is
illustrated by means of two case studies.

The book addresses a number of topics that:

* Systematically cover an
introduction to FEA, how computers build linear-static and
linear-dynamic finite element models, the identification of error
sources, error control methods and error-controlled analyses.

* Enable the reader to
support the design of complex structures with reliable, repeatable
analyses using the finite element method.

* Provide a basis for
establishing good practice that could underpin a legal defence in
the event of a claim for negligence.

A Practical Guide to Reliable Finite Element Modelling will
appeal to practising engineers engaged in conducting regular finite
element analyses, particularly those new to the field. It will also
be a resource for postgraduate students and researchers addressing
problems associated with errors in the finite element method.

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