Finite Element Fundamentals and ANSYS Introduction

Author: Xing Jingzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is suitable for students in their second year of undergraduate studies and above, as well as graduate students, and can also serve as a reference for other professionals engaged in structural analysis and design. The book primarily focuses on finite element analysis of structures, systematically introducing the fundamental concepts and programming implementation steps of the finite element displacement method. It includes the development of two-dimensional and three-dimensional rod element programs, two-dimensional and three-dimensional beam element programs, programs for plane and spatial problems in elasticity, and plate bending finite element programs, all under the computer algebra system MAPLE. Alongside theoretical analysis results and calculations from self-developed finite element programs, it also provides solutions from ANSYS programs and comparisons among these three sets of results. The book emphasizes starting with simple problems, using manual calculations to understand the basic ideas of finite elements, programming to experience the implementation process, and ANSYS verification to demonstrate the effectiveness of self-developed programs. The use of a computer algebra system for programming greatly simplifies code development, allowing readers to focus more on the specific steps of program implementation. ANSYS verification also serves as a shortcut for readers to master commercial finite element programs. The use of this book enables readers to understand the fundamental concepts and implementation process of finite elements in a relatively short time, while also learning to use computer algebra systems and ANSYS software.