Öchsner A. Computational Statics and Dynamics: An Introduction Based on the Finite Element Method

Springer Science+Business Media, Singapore, 2016. – 496 p. – ISBN10: 9811007322Provides essential guidance to ensure students’ success in mechanics courses Shows students how to apply their fundamental knowledge
Includes over 80 calculation exercises with brief solutions for each
This book introduces readers to modern computational mechanics based on the finite element method. It helps students succeed in mechanics courses by showing them how to apply the fundamental knowledge they gained in the first years of their engineering education to more advanced topics.
In order to deepen readers’ understanding of the derived equations and theories, each chapter also includes supplementary problems. These problems start with fundamental knowledge questions on the theory presented in the chapter, followed by calculation problems. In total over 80 such calculation problems are provided, along with brief solutions for each.
This book is especially designed to meet the needs of Australian students, reviewing the mathematics covered in their first two years at university. The 13-week course comprises three hours of lectures and two hours of tutorials per week.
Topics
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
Numeric ComputingIntroduction to the Finite Element Method
Rods and Trusses
Euler–Bernoulli Beams and Frames
Timoshenko Beams
Plane Elements
Classical Plate Elements
Three-Dimensional Elements
Principles of Linear Dynamics
Integration Methods for Transient Problems
Appendices
Mathematics
Mechanics
Units and Conversion Appendix D: Summary of Stiffness Matrices
Answers to Supplementary Problems