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A First Course in the Finite Element Method Using Algor

by Daryl L. Logan

ISBN-10: 9780534380687
ISBN-10: 0-534-38068-9
ISBN-13: 9780534380687
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-38068-7
Hardcover
2000-12-07
Cengage-Engineering


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Product Description
Daryl Logan's clear and easy to understand text provides a thorough treatment of the finite element method and how to apply it to solve practical physical problems in engineering. Concepts are presented simply, making it understandable for students of all levels of experience. The first edition of this book enjoyed considerable success and this new edition includes a chapter on plates and plate bending, along with additional homework exercise. All examples in this edition have been updated to Algor™ Release 12.

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Nothing Great about it
I have used this book as Beginner of FEA and didn't find it interesting. It deals with more theoretical aspects of FEA. It does really deal with using FEA on a regular basis. May be it's the person who taught the class made me disinterested in the book... others might find it interesting. I believe that the Theory behind FEA is important before even you start working on the software, but this is not the book I would recommend to read before you start.

The best introductory book written in finite element method
The chapters are very well organized. The material is very easy to understand. There are several fully worked out problems in each chapter that gives a solid foundation of the theory discussed in that chapter. Variational methods and Galerkin formulations are very well explained in a manner that is very easy to understand. Although most of the concentration is on solid mechanics and heat transfer, there is a brief introduction to cfd. Overall, this book is a must, if you are planning to continue you studies in applied mechanics or related fields. I sincerely hope that the author Daryl.L. Logan has plans to write a similar book in Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis.

Logic, language and notations have made all the difference.
Topics builds up in a logical order. The language used through out is stimulating and easy to understand. Mathematical notations are straight forward. This book is a must have for both begginners and the seasoned professionals who do Finite Element Analyis.

Anthony A. R. Lukindo



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