Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS

Presenting intelligent and effective use of ANSYS. While many good textbooks cover the theory of finite element modeling, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS is the only text available that incorporates ANSYS as an integral part of its content. Moaveni presents the theory of finite element analysis, explores its application as a design/modeling tool, and explains in detail how to use ANSYS intelligently and effectively. The 5th Edition consists of 15 chapters and includes additions and changes incorporated in response to suggestions and requests from professors, students, and professionals using the 4th Edition. The new edition provides a new section on ANSYS Workbench with examples, new videos, and new PowerPoint lecture slides for instructors. For courses in finite element analysis, offered in mechanical or civil and environmental engineering departments. Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that instructors can assign for their course. The mobile app lets students keep on learning, no matter where their day takes them -- even offline. Students can also add highlights, bookmarks, and notes in their Pearson eText to study how they like. NOTE: This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card. Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. Before purchasing, check that you have the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, students may also need a course invite link, which their instructor will provide. Follow the instructions provided on the access card to learn more.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 1.1 Engineering Problems 1.2 Numerical Methods 1.3 A Brief History of the Finite Element Method and ANSYS 1.4 Basic Steps in the Finite Element Method 1.5 Direct Formulation 1.6 Minimum Total Potential Energy Formulation 1.7 Weighted Residual Formulations 1.8 Verification of Results 1.9 Understanding the Problem Summary References Problems 2. Matrix Algebra 2.1 Basic Definitions 2.2 Matrix Addition or Subtraction 2.3 Matrix Multiplication 2.4 Partitioning of a Matrix 2.5 Transpose of a Matrix 2.6 Determinant of a Matrix 2.7 Solutions of Simultaneous Linear Equations 2.8 Inverse of a Matrix 2.9 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 2.10 Using MATLAB to Manipulate Matrices 2.11 Using Excel to Manipulate Matrices 2.12 Solutions of Simultaneous Nonlinear Equations Summary References Problems 3. Trusses 3.1 Definition of a Truss 3.2 Finite Element Formulation 3.3 Space Trusses 3.4 Overview of the ANSYS Program 3.5 ANSYS Workbench Enviornment 3.6 Examples Using ANSYS 3.7 Verification of Results Summary References Problems 4. Axial members, Beams, and Frames 4.1 Members Under Axial Loading 4.2 Beams 4.3 Finite Element Formulation of Beams 4.4 Finite Element Formulation of Frames 4.5 Three- Dimensional Beam Element 4.6 An Example Using ANSYS 4.7 Verification of Results Summary References Problems 5. One-Dimensional Elements 5.1 Linear Elements 5.2 Quadratic Elements 5.3 Cubic Elements 5.4 Global, Local, and Natural Coordinates 5.5 Isoparametric Elements 5.6 Numerical Integration: Gauss-Legendre Quadrature 5.7 Examples of One-Dimensional Elements in ANSYS Summary References Problems 6. Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems 6.1 Heat Transfer Problems 6.2 A Fluid Mechanics Problem 6.3 An Example Using ANSYS 6.4 Verification of Results 6.5 Members Under Axial Loading with Temperature Change Summary References Problems 7. Two-Dimensional Elements 7.1 Rectangular Elements 7.2 Quadratic Quadrilateral Elements 7.3 Linear Triangular Elements 7.4 Quadratic Triangular Elements 7.5 Axisymmetric Elements 7.6 Isoparametric Elements 7.7 Two- Dimensional Integrals: Gauss-Legendre Quadrature 7.8 Examples of Two-Dimensional Elements in ANSYS Summary References Problems 8. More Ansys 8.1 ANSYS Program 8.2 ANSYS Database and Files 8.3 Creating a Finite Element Model with ANSYS: Preprocessing 8.4 h- Method Versus p- Method 8.5 Applying Boundary Conditions, Loads, and the Solution 8.6 Results of Your Finite Element Model: Postprocessing 8.7 Selection Options 8.8 Graphics Capabilities 8.9 Error-Estimation Procedures 8.10 ANSYS Workbench Environment 8.11 An Example Problem Summary References 9. Analysis of Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problems 9.1 General Conduction Problems 9.2 Formulation with Rectangular Elements 9.3 Formulation with Triangular Elements 9.4 Axisymmetric Formulation of Three-Dimensional Problems 9.5 Unsteady Heat Transfer 9.6 Conduction Elements used by ANSYS 9.7 Examples Using ANSYS 9.8 Verification of Results Summary References Problems 10. Analysis of Two-Dimensional Solid Mechanics Problems 10.1 Torsion of Members with Arbitrary Cross-Section Shape 10.2 Plane-Stress Formulation 10.3 Isoparametric Formulation: Using a Quadrilateral Element 10.4 Axisymmetric Formulation 10.5 Basic Failure Theories 10.6 Examples Using ANSYS 10.7 Verification of Results Summary References Problems 11. Dynamic Problems 11.1 Review of Dynamics 11.2 Review of Vibration of Mechanical and Structural Systems 11.3 Lagrange's Equations 11.4 Finite Element Formulation of Axial Members 11.5 Finite Element Formulation of Beams and Frames 11.6 Examples Using ANSYS Summary References Problems 12. Analysis of Fluid Mechanics Problems 12.1 Direct Formulation of Flow Through Pipes 12.2 Ideal Fluid Flow 12.3 Groundwater Flow 12.4 Examples Using ANSYS 12.5 Verification of Results Summary References Problems 13. Three-Dimensional Elements 13.1 The Four-Node Tetrahedral Element 13.2 Analysis of Three-Dimensional Solid Problems Using Four-Node 13.3 The Eight-Node Brick Element 13.4 The Ten-Node Tetrahedral Element 13.5 The Twenty-Node Brick Element 13.6 Examples of Three-Dimensional Elements in ANSYS 13.7 Basic Solid-Modeling Ideas 13.8 A Thermal Example Using ANSYS 13.9 A Structural Example Using ANSYS Summary References Problems Tetrahedral Elements 14. Design and Material Selection 14.1 Engineering Design Process 14.2 Material Selection 14.3 Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermophysical Properties of Materials 14.4 Common Solid Engineering Materials 14.5 Some Common Fluid Materials Summary References Problems 15. Design Optimization 15.1 Introduction to Design Optimization 15.2 The Parametric Design Language of ANSYS 15.3 Examples of Batch Files Summary References Problems Appendix A: Mechanical Properties of Some Materials Appendix B: Thermophysical Properties of Some Materials Appendix C: Properties of Common Line and Area Shapes Appendix D: Geometrical Properties of Structural Steel Shapes Appendix E: ANSYS Workbench Environment and Examples Appendix F: An introduction to MATLAB