A First Course in Finite Elements
Contents
Preface
1 Introduction  
1.1 Background 
1.2 Applications of Finite elements 
References 
2 Direct Approach for Discrete Systems 
2.1 Describing the Behavior of a Single Bar Element 
2.2 Equations for a System 
2.2.1 Equations for Assembly 
2.2.2 Boundary Conditions and System Solution 
2.3 Applications to Other Linear Systems 
2.4 Two-Dimensional Truss Systems 
2.5 Transformation Law 
2.6 Three-Dimensional Truss Systems 
References 
Problems 
3 Strong and Weak Forms for One-Dimensional Problems 
3.1 The Strong Form in One-Dimensional Problems 
3.1.1 The Strong Form for an Axially Loaded Elastic Bar 
3.1.2 The Strong Form for Heat Conduction in One Dimension 
3.1.3 Diffusion in One Dimension 
3.2 The Weak Form in One Dimension 
3.3 Continuity 
3.4 The Equivalence Between the Weak and Strong Forms 
3.5 One-Dimensional Stress Analysis with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions 
3.5.1 Strong Form for One-Dimensional Stress Analysis 
3.5.2 Weak Form for One-Dimensional Stress Analysis 
3.6 One-Dimensional Heat Conduction with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions 
3.6.1 Strong Form for Heat Conduction in One Dimension with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions 
3.6.2 Weak Form for Heat Conduction in One Dimension with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions 
3.7 Two-Point Boundary Value Problem with Generalized Boundary Conditions 
3.7.1 Strong Form for Two-Point Boundary Value Problems with Generalized Boundary Conditions 
3.7.2 Weak Form for Two-Point Boundary Value Problems with Generalized Boundary Conditions 
3.8 Advection–Diffusion 
3.8.1 Strong Form of Advection–Diffusion Equation 
3.8.2 Weak Form of Advection–Diffusion Equation 
3.9 Minimum Potential Energy 
3.10 Integrability 
References 
Problems 
4 Approximation of Trial Solutions, Weight Functions and Gauss Quadrature for One-Dimensional Problems 
4.1 Two-Node Linear Element 
4.2 Quadratic One-Dimensional Element 
4.3 Direct Construction of Shape Functions in One Dimension 
4.4 Approximation of the Weight Functions 
4.5 Global Approximation and Continuity 
4.6 Gauss Quadrature 
Reference 
Problems 
5 Finite Element Formulation for One-Dimensional Problems 
5.1 Development of Discrete Equation: Simple Case 
5.2 Element Matrices for Two-Node Element 
5.3 Application to Heat Conduction and Diffusion Problems 
5.4 Development of Discrete Equations for Arbitrary Boundary Conditions 
5.5 Two-Point Boundary Value Problem with Generalized Boundary Conditions 
5.6 Convergence of the FEM 
5.6.1 Convergence by Numerical Experiments 
5.6.2 Convergence by Analysis 
5.7 FEM for Advection–Diffusion Equation 
References 
Problems 
6 Strong and Weak Forms for Multidimensional Scalar Field Problems 
6.1 Divergence Theorem and Green’s Formula 
6.2 Strong Form 
6.3 Weak Form 
6.4 The Equivalence Between Weak and Strong Forms 
6.5 Generalization to Three-Dimensional Problems 
6.6 Strong and Weak Forms of Scalar Steady-State Advection–Diffusion in Two Dimensions 
References 
Problems 
7 Approximations of Trial Solutions, Weight Functions and Gauss Quadrature for Multidimensional Problems 
7.1 Completeness and Continuity 
7.2 Three-Node Triangular Element 
7.2.1 Global Approximation and Continuity 
7.2.2 Higher Order Triangular Elements 
7.2.3 Derivatives of Shape Functions for the Three-Node Triangular Element 
7.3 Four-Node Rectangular Elements 
7.4 Four-Node Quadrilateral Element 
7.4.1 Continuity of Isoparametric Elements 
7.4.2 Derivatives of Isoparametric Shape Functions 
7.5 Higher Order Quadrilateral Elements 
7.6 Triangular Coordinates 
7.6.1 Linear Triangular Element 
7.6.2 Isoparametric Triangular Elements 
7.6.3 Cubic Element 
7.6.4 Triangular Elements by Collapsing Quadrilateral Elements 
7.7 Completeness of Isoparametric Elements 
7.8 Gauss Quadrature in Two Dimensions 
7.8.1 Integration Over Quadrilateral Elements 
7.8.2 Integration Over Triangular Elements 
7.9 Three-Dimensional Elements 
7.9.1 Hexahedral Elements 
7.9.2 Tetrahedral Elements 
References 
Problems 
8 Finite Element Formulation for Multidimensional Scalar Field Problems 
8.1 Finite Element Formulation for Two-Dimensional Heat Conduction Problems 
8.2 Verification and Validation 
8.3 Advection–Diffusion Equation 
References 
Problems 
9 Finite Element Formulation for Vector Field Problems – Linear Elasticity 
9.1 Linear Elasticity 
9.1.1 Kinematics 
9.1.2 Stress and Traction 
9.1.3 Equilibrium 
9.1.4 Constitutive Equation 
9.2 Strong and Weak Forms 
9.3 Finite Element Discretization 
9.4 Three-Node Triangular Element 
9.4.1 Element Body Force Matrix 
9.4.2 Boundary Force Matrix 
9.5 Generalization of Boundary Conditions 
9.6 Discussion 
9.7 Linear Elasticity Equations in Three Dimensions 
Problems 
10 Finite Element Formulation for Beams 
10.1 Governing Equations of the Beam 
10.1.1 Kinematics of Beam 
10.1.2 Stress–Strain Law 
10.1.3 Equilibrium 
10.1.4 Boundary Conditions 
10.2 Strong Form to Weak Form 
10.2.1 Weak Form to Strong Form 
10.3 Finite Element Discretization 
10.3.1 Trial Solution and Weight Function Approximations 
10.3.2 Discrete Equations 
10.4 Theorem of Minimum Potential Energy 
10.5 Remarks on Shell Elements 
Reference 
Problems 
11 Commercial Finite Element Program ABAQUS Tutorials 
11.1 Introduction 
11.1.1 Steady-State Heat Flow Example 
11.2 Preliminaries 
11.3 Creating a Part 
11.4 Creating a Material Definition 
11.5 Defining and Assigning Section Properties 
11.6 Assembling the Model 
11.7 Configuring the Analysis 
11.8 Applying a Boundary Condition and a Load to the Model 
11.9 Meshing the Model 
11.10 Creating and Submitting an Analysis Job 
11.11 Viewing the Analysis Results 
11.12 Solving the Problem Using Quadrilaterals 
11.13 Refining the Mesh 
11.13.1 Bending of a Short Cantilever Beam 
11.14 Copying the Model 
11.15 Modifying the Material Definition 
11.16 Configuring the Analysis 
11.17 Applying a Boundary Condition and a Load to the Model 
11.18 Meshing the Model 
11.19 Creating and Submitting an Analysis Job 
11.20 Viewing the Analysis Results 
11.20.1 Plate with a Hole in Tension 
11.21 Creating a New Model 
11.22 Creating a Part 
11.23 Creating a Material Definition 
11.24 Defining and Assigning Section Properties 
11.25 Assembling the Model 
11.26 Configuring the Analysis 
11.27 Applying a Boundary Condition and a Load to the Model 
11.28 Meshing the Model 
11.29 Creating and Submitting an Analysis Job 
11.30 Viewing the Analysis Results 
11.31 Refining the Mesh 
Appendix
A.1 Rotation of Coordinate System in Three Dimensions
A.2 Scalar Product Theorem
A.3 Taylor’s Formula with Remainder and the Mean Value Theorem
A.4 Green’s Theorem
A.5 Point Force (Source)
A.6 Static Condensation
A.7 Solution Methods
Direct Solvers
Iterative Solvers
Conditioning
References
Problem
Index
Colour Section