Developed from the authors, combined total of 50 years undergraduate and graduate teaching experience, this book presents the finite element method formulated a

Provides a simple, basic approach to the course material that can be understood by both undergraduate and graduate students without the usual prerequisites (i.e

The book endeavors to strike a balance between mathematical and numerical coverage of a wide range of topics in fi nite element analysis. It strives to provide

Highlights of the book: Discussion about all the fields of Computer Aided Engineering, Finite Element Analysis Sharing of worldwide experience by more than 10 w

A First Course in the Finite Element Analysis provides a simple, basic approach to the finite element method that can be understood by both undergraduate and gr