Looking for FEA Text references
Looking for FEA Text references
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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
As well, feel free to list any books that should be avoided!
thanks
DRW75





RE: Looking for FEA Text references
RE: Looking for FEA Text references
If you are very technically minded you could go for the bible: "finite element proceedures in engineering analysis" by Bathe
RE: Looking for FEA Text references
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
www.vibrationdata.com
RE: Looking for FEA Text references
“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!
RE: Looking for FEA Text references
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
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