Finite Element Analysis---ANSYS Theory and Application

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Features: This book is a classic textbook that introduces the fundamental theories of finite element methods and the application of the general finite element program ANSYS in finite element analysis. It covers both the basic theories of finite elements and the general steps and processes of finite element analysis using ANSYS, providing numerous application examples. Additionally, it explains how to verify the correctness of the obtained solutions using known characteristics. All of these differ from other books introducing finite elements or ANSYS. Based on the "theory + ANSYS application" teaching model, this book enables readers to clearly understand what to do, how to do it, and the theoretical basis for their actions when performing finite element analysis. After reading this book, readers will undoubtedly find it to be the book they have been seeking! This book is a classic textbook that introduces the fundamental theories of finite element methods and the application of the general finite element program ANSYS in finite element analysis. It concisely explains the theory of finite element analysis while also addressing some practical issues in the modeling process. The content covers the basic ideas of finite element analysis, trusses, one-dimensional elements, one-dimensional heat conduction, and fluid problem analysis, two-dimensional elements, the main functions and structural composition of the ANSYS program, two-dimensional heat conduction problem analysis, two-dimensional solid mechanics problem analysis, ideal two-dimensional fluid mechanics problems, and three-dimensional elements. It also introduces optimization design and parametric programming using ANSYS software. Brief introductions to solid mechanics, heat conduction, and fluid mechanics are woven throughout the chapters. Each chapter begins with a discussion of the relevant basic theories, followed by some simple problems that can be solved manually, and then introduces practical examples solved using ANSYS. In some chapters, design problems are also provided at the end. This book is aimed at undergraduate students in engineering majors at universities and beginners in finite element analysis. For engineers who have not been exposed to finite element modeling, this book can also serve as an introductory textbook to help them gain a deeper understanding of the basic concepts.