An Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

• First graduate textbook on nonlinear finite element analyses.
• Systematic step-by-step introduction to subject.
• Useful reference for engineers and scientists working in industry.
• Includes many examples and exercises.
• Tutorial, user-oriented style.

Readership: Graduate students of engineering - in particular, aerospace, civil and mechanical - and applied mathematics as well as engineers and scientists working in industry - in particular, the aerospace and automobile industry.

J. N. Reddy, Distinguished Professor, Department of Mechanical, Engineering, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA

1: Introduction
2: The Finite Element Method: A Review
3: Heat Transfer and other Field Problems in One Dimension
4: Nonlinear Bending of Straight Beams
5: Heat Transfer and other Field Problems in Two Dimensions
6: Nonlinear Bending of Elastic Plates
7: Flows of Viscous Incompressible Fluids
8: Nonlinear Analysis of Time-Dependent Problems
9: Finite Element Formulations of Solids and Structures
10: Material Nonlinearities and Coupled Problems
A1: Solution Procedures for Nonlinear Equations
A2: Banded Symmetric and Unsymmetric Solvers