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Expanded to include a broader range of problems than the bestselling first edition, Finite Element Method Using MATLAB: Second Edition presents finite element approximation concepts, formulation, and programming in a format that effectively streamlines the learning process. It is written from a general engineering and mathematical perspective rather than that of a solid/structural mechanics basis.What’s new in the Second Edition?Each chapter in the Second Edition no… More >>
The Finite Element Method Using MATLAB, Second Edition
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#1 by Anonymous on May 29, 2010 - 6:10 am
Dear Sir
There is little mistake into file fetruss2.m. The matrices
consistent and lumped are not correct.
wrong matrix:
m=(rho*area*leng/6)*[ 2*c*c+2*s*s 0 c*c+s*s 0;...
0 2*c*c+2*s*s 0 c*c+s*s;...
c*c+s*s 0 2*c*c+2*s*s 0;...
0 c*c+s*s 0 2*c*c+2*s*s];
rigth matrix:
m=(rho*area*leng/6)*[ 2*c*c 2*c*s c*c c*s;...
2*c*s 2*s*s c*s s*s;...
c*c c*s 2*c*c 2*c*s;...
c*s s*s 2*c*s 2*s*s];
% lumped mass matrix
wrong matrix:
m=(rho*area*leng/2)*[ c*c+s*s 0 0 0;...
0 c*c+s*s 0 0;...
0 0 c*c+s*s 0;...
0 0 0 c*c+s*s];
rigth matrix:
m=(rho*area*leng/2)*[ c*c c*s 0 0;...
c*s s*s 0 0;...
0 0 c*c c*s;...
0 0 c*s s*s];
The consistent and lumped mass matrices shown in page
209 – 210 are not consistent with the correspondent problem.
(example 7.4.1). The matrices do not consider the angle corrections.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by J. Gerber on May 29, 2010 - 8:43 am
I took Prof Kwon’s class and used this book. It was very difficult to understand. Bathe’s book is much more clear.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Poikilos on May 29, 2010 - 11:15 am
If you want to learn the finite element method without going through rigorous mathematics, then this is the book to have. I’ve recently compared a number of books for learning this subject and this has one of the most lucid explanations for the practical minded. Most other texts approach the subject in a very theoretical way whereas most people who want to learn FEM merely want to know how to solve problems using the method; if you belong to that group of people, then you would like this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by A. YAU on May 29, 2010 - 12:28 pm
cover alot of material, matlab code can be run without requiring specific
matlab library
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by TP on May 29, 2010 - 3:16 pm
In this book, the authors expose many aspects of finite element analysis, in a mostly clear and straightforward manner. The in-depth coverage of topics is appreciated, since most books only give an overview of the subject without revealing the details.
Overall, this is an excellent, detailed presentation.
A note to some reviewers: before you comment on a textbook, spend some time – maybe a few years, studying and learning the subject, and maturing as an individual. Then make your comments.
Rating: 5 / 5