Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures

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Summary: Extremely Well written book on Nonlinear FEA
Review: This book provides a very sound foundation of nonlinear continuum mechanics and the latest technology of finite elements and procedures and is a valuable reference for every practising engineer. We have used this book extensively in our LS DYNA training programmes which has an equal focus on nonlinear continuum mechanics and a hands on training on the software involving problems ranging from the most simple spring mass dasahpot system to full car crash simulations. We have been greatly benefited by the lucid approach followed in explanation of large strain measures and transformation between various stress measures which most of the other books either don't discuss or fail to do so by following a very abstract way which the practical engineers don't appreciate . We would like to add here that any mechanical engineer can become a LS DYNA operator but if he/she develop an understanding of when to use a reduced integrated element and the fully integrated one and the how and why of controlling the hourglass energies , then you are marching towards becoming a matured finite element analyst.
In summary , Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures is an extremely well written book and is strongly recommended for finite element researchers and practitioners .

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Summary: The new gold standard
Review: This has got to be the best book out there now on how to construct nonlinear FE. For me, the book was worth it even if just for the lucent review of nonlinear continuum mechanics.

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Summary: Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures
Review: This is the first comprehensive book on nonlinear finite element
analysis. It provides thorough coverage of the most important
topics for both students and users of nonlinear software. I am currently teaching two Nonlinear Finite Element courses, one at RPI (12 students) and one at the Knolls Nuclear Laboratory (13 engineers). In both cases the book is adopted as a textbook. Students love it and claim that "this is the ONLY book on the
subject matter that explains difficult concepts in a way that engineers can comprehend."

Rating:
Summary: Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures
Review: This is the first comprehensive book on nonlinear finite element
analysis. It provides thorough coverage of the most important
topics for both students and users of nonlinear software. I am currently teaching two Nonlinear Finite Element courses, one at RPI (12 students) and one at the Knolls Nuclear Laboratory (13 engineers). In both cases the book is adopted as a textbook. Students love it and claim that "this is the ONLY book on the
subject matter that explains difficult concepts in a way that engineers can comprehend."

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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: Though I had been somehow prepared by the positive comments of the other reviewers before buying this book, I must admit that I was impressed from the very beginning of study. Non linear FE is a "hard" subject, however the authors proceed in the most systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the most important aspects of non linear fem analysis in a single volume. The book contains everything you need from the field of Continuum Mechanics and is ideal for self - study. Valuable references, handy summary boxes and exercises at the end of each chapter are included.

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding!
Review: Though I had been somehow prepared by the positive comments of the other reviewers before buying this book, I must admit that I was impressed from the very beginning of study. Non linear FE is a "hard" subject, however the authors proceed in the most systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the most important aspects of non linear fem analysis in a single volume. The book contains everything you need from the field of Continuum Mechanics and is ideal for self - study. Valuable references, handy summary boxes and exercises at the end of each chapter are included.