Provides a comprehensive introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis for civil engineering students and practitioners. It focuses on both the stiffness method and the flexibility method, teaching the fundamental principles necessary to develop computer programs for analyzing various structural types, such as trusses, beams, and frames. The content covers basic matrix formulation, equi…
This book presents the theory and application of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA), incorporating the use of the ANSYS software as an integral part of its content. It is written to assist engineering students and practicing engineers new to the field in gaining a clear understanding of the basic concepts of finite element modeling. The author provides insight into the theoretical aspects of FEA…
Presents the fundamental Finite Element Method (FEM) and its applications specifically in structural analysis. Intended as a core text in civil engineering, the book covers basic concepts of plane stress and plane strain, modeling techniques used in finite element analysis, integral formulations and their applications, and three-dimensional stress analysis. The primary goal is to provide a comp…
Presents a unified treatment of Structural Dynamics using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Intended as a foundational text in civil and engineering fields, it introduces the basic theory of structural dynamics and combines it with the principles of FEM for the analysis of complex structures. The content covers the formulation of mass and stiffness matrices for various structural elements, dynam…
Buku ini menjelaskan tentang prosedur dan tahapan analisis pemodelan struktur secara numerik menggunakan Metode Elemen Hingga (Finite Element Method/FEM), khususnya dengan menggunakan software ABAQUS. Ditujukan untuk membantu mahasiswa/i teknik sipil dan peneliti, buku ini membahas teori dasar FEM, meliputi matriks kekakuan, persoalan 2 dimensi, pelat dan cangkang, serta elemen solid. Selanjutn…
A unify three basic areas of matrix analysis: symmetric matrices and quadratic forms, matrices and differential equations, and positive matrices and their application in probability theory and mathematical economics. Written in lucid, concise terms, this volume covers all key aspects of matrix analysis and presents a variety of fundamental methods. The content provides a basic guide to operatio…
Presents a collection of fundamental and advanced topics on structural optimization methodology. It emphasizes a unified approach, covering essential theories, mathematical programming techniques, and optimality criteria methods used to find the most efficient and cost-effective structural designs. The book explores the application of optimization principles in engineering to systematically ref…
his book provides a foundational introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM), a crucial numerical technique in engineering and scientific computation. It covers the core principles of FEM, designed to help students and practitioners understand and apply the method to solve complex boundary value problems in fields such as structural analysis and computational fluid dynamics. The text aims t…
A classic text focusing on the matrix methods of structural analysis, primarily for framed structures (like trusses and rigid frames). It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary to analyze complex structural systems using computers. Key topics covered include stiffness methods, flexibility methods, equilibrium, compatibility, and the practical …
Presents the formulation and application of the Boundary Element Method (BEM), a prominent numerical technique, for analyzing complex material phenomena, specifically creep and fracture. BEM is a numerical method used to solve boundary value problems in science and engineering. The main focus of this book is on the computational mechanics analysis of materials, including the formulation for the…