{"product_id":"finite-element-analysis-david-w-nicholson-9781420050950","title":"Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics of Solids","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore a Unified Treatment of the Finite Element Method\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finite element method has matured to the point that it can accurately and reliably be used, by a careful analyst, for an amazingly wide range of applications. With expanded coverage and an increase in fully solved examples, the second edition of \u003cb\u003eFinite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics of Solids\u003c\/b\u003e presents a unified treatment of the finite element method in theremomechanics, from the basics to advanced concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Integrated Presentation of Critical Technology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in the first edition, the author presents and explicates topics in a way that demonstrates the highly unified structure of the finite element method. The presentation integrates continuum mechanics and relevant mathematics with persistent reliance on variational and incremental-variational foundations. The author exploits matrix-vector formalisms and Kronecker product algebra to provide transparent and consistent notation throughout the text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly twice as long as the first edition, this second edition features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Greater integration and balance between introductory and advanced material \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Increased number of fully solved examples \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Selected developments in numerical methods, detailing accelerating computations in eigenstructure extraction, time integration, and stiffness matrix triangularization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  More extensive coverage of the arc length method for nonlinear problems \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Expanded and enhanced treatment of rotating bodies and buckling \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides Sophisticated Understanding of Capabilities and Limitations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of a popular text includes significant illustrative examples and applications, modeling strategies, and explores a range\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David W. Nicholson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420050958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420050950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.36h x 6.52w x 1.19d","brand":"David W. Nicholson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088196776191,"sku":"9781420050950","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f1d126f0-7a72-4c2f-a181-0142e9d7a4a2.jpg?v=1769103593","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/finite-element-analysis-david-w-nicholson-9781420050950","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}