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Acknowledgments |
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Finite Element Method |
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1.1 What Are Finite Elements? |
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1.2 Why Finite Element Method Is Very Popular? |
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1.3 Main Advantages of Finite Element Method |
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1.4 Main Disadvantages of Finite Element Method |
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1.5 What Is Structural Matrix? |
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2 | (1) |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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1.6 What Are the Steps to be Followed for Finite Element Method Analysis of Structure? |
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1.6.1 Step 1. Discretize or Model the Structure |
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1.6.2 Step 2. Define the Element Properties |
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1.6.3 Step 3. Assemble the Element Structural Matrices |
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1.6.4 Step 4. Apply the Loads |
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1.6.5 Step 5. Define Boundary Conditions |
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1.6.6 Step 6. Solve the System of Linear Algebraic Equations |
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1.6.7 Step 7. Calculate Stresses |
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4 | (1) |
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1.7 What About the Available Software Packages? |
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4 | (1) |
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1.8 Physical Principles in the Finite Element Method |
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5 | (2) |
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1.9 From the Element Equation to the Structure Equation |
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7 | (1) |
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1.10 Computer-Aided Learning of the Finite Element Method |
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7 | (12) |
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1.10.1 Introduction to CALFEM |
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7 | (3) |
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10 | (1) |
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1.10.3 Bar Elements for Two-Dimensional Analysis |
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11 | (1) |
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1.10.4 Bar Elements for Three-Dimensional Analysis |
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12 | (1) |
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1.10.5 Beam Elements for Two-Dimensional Analysis |
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13 | (1) |
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1.10.6 Beam Elements for Three-Dimensional Analysis |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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1.10.8 Statement Functions |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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1.10.10 Working Environment in ANSYS |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Mathematical Background |
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19 | (22) |
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19 | (5) |
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2.1.1 Definition of Vector |
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19 | (1) |
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19 | (2) |
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21 | (1) |
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2.1.4 Rotation of Coordinate System |
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22 | (1) |
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2.1.5 The Vector Differential Operator (Gradient) |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (4) |
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2.2.1 Rectangular (or Cartesian) Coordinate System |
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24 | (1) |
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2.2.2 Cylindrical Coordinate System |
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25 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Spherical Coordinate System |
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25 | (1) |
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2.2.4 Component Transformation |
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26 | (2) |
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2.2.5 The Vector Differential Operator (Gradient) in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates |
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28 | (1) |
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2.3 Elements of Matrix Algebra |
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28 | (6) |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (5) |
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2.4 Variational Formulation of Elasticity Problems |
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34 | (7) |
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2.4.1 Definition of the Variation of a Function |
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34 | (1) |
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2.4.2 Properties of Variations |
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35 | (1) |
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2.4.3 Derivation of the Functional from the Boundary Value Problem |
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35 | (5) |
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40 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Linear Spring Elements |
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41 | (16) |
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41 | (2) |
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3.1.1 The Mechanical Behavior of the Material |
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41 | (1) |
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3.1.2 The Principle of Direct Equilibrium |
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42 | (1) |
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3.2 The Stiffness Matrix of a System of Springs |
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43 | (14) |
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3.2.1 Derivation of Element Matrices |
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43 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Expansion of Element Equations to the Degrees of Freedom of the Structure |
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44 | (1) |
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3.2.3 Assembly of Element Equations |
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44 | (1) |
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3.2.4 Derivation of the Field Values |
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44 | (11) |
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55 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Bar Elements and Hydraulic Networks |
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57 | (24) |
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4.1 Displacement Interpolation Functions |
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57 | (3) |
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4.1.1 Functional Form of Displacement Distribution |
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57 | (2) |
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4.1.2 Derivation of the Element Equation |
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59 | (1) |
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4.2 Alternative Procedure Based On the Principle of Direct Equilibrium |
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60 | (1) |
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4.2.1 The Mechanical Behavior of the Material |
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60 | (1) |
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4.2.2 The Principle of Direct Equilibrium |
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61 | (1) |
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4.3 Finite Element Method Modeling of a System of Bars |
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61 | (6) |
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4.3.1 Derivation of Element Matrices |
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62 | (1) |
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4.3.2 Expansion of Element Equations to the Degrees of Freedom of the Structure |
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62 | (1) |
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4.3.3 Assembly of Element Equations |
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63 | (1) |
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4.3.4 Derivation of the Field Values |
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63 | (4) |
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4.4 Finite Elements Method Modeling of a Piping Network |
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67 | (14) |
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79 | (2) |
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81 | (54) |
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5.1 The Element Equation for Plane Truss Members |
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81 | (2) |
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5.2 The Element Equation for 3D Trusses |
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83 | (2) |
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5.3 Calculation of the Bar's Axial Forces (Internal Forces) |
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85 | (50) |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (78) |
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6.1 Element Equation of a Two-Dimensional Beam Subjected to Nodal Forces |
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135 | (15) |
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6.1.1 The Displacement Function |
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135 | (2) |
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6.1.2 The Element Stiffness Matrix |
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137 | (13) |
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6.2 Two-Dimensional Element Equation of a Beam Subjected to a Uniform Loading |
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150 | (3) |
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6.3 Two-Dimensional Element Equation of a Beam Subjected to an Arbitrary Varying Loading |
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153 | (23) |
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6.4 Two-Dimensional Element Equation of a Beam on Elastic Foundation Subjected to Uniform Loading |
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176 | (5) |
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6.5 Engineering Applications of the Element Equation of the Beam on Elastic Foundation |
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181 | (11) |
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6.5.1 Beam Supported on Equispaced Elastic Springs |
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181 | (1) |
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6.5.2 Cylindrical Shells Under Axisymmetric Loading |
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181 | (11) |
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6.6 Element Equation for a Beam Subjected to Torsion |
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192 | (2) |
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6.6.1 The Mechanical Behavior of the Material |
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192 | (1) |
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6.6.2 The Principle of Direct Equilibrium |
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193 | (1) |
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6.7 Two-Dimensional Element Equation For a Beam Subjected To Nodal Axial Forces, Shear Forces, Bending Moments, and Torsional Moments |
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194 | (2) |
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6.8 Three-Dimensional Element Equation for a Beam Subjected to Nodal Axial Forces, Shear Forces, Bending Moments, and Torsional Moments |
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196 | (17) |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (66) |
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213 | (1) |
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7.2 Two-Dimensional Frame Element Equation Subjected to Nodal Forces |
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213 | (4) |
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7.3 Two-Dimensional Frame Element Equation Subjected to Arbitrary Varying Loading |
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217 | (13) |
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7.4 Three-Dimensional Beam Element Equation Subjected to Nodal Forces |
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230 | (4) |
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7.5 Distribution of Bending Moments, Shear Forces, Axial Forces, and Torsional Moments of Each Element |
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234 | (45) |
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278 | (1) |
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Chapter 8 The Principle of Minimum Potential Energy for One-Dimensional Elements |
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279 | (10) |
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279 | (1) |
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8.2 Application of the MPE Principle on Systems of Spring Elements |
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280 | (1) |
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8.3 Application of the MPE Principle on Systems of Bar Elements |
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281 | (3) |
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8.4 Application of the MPE Principle on Trusses |
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284 | (1) |
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8.5 Application of the MPE Principle on Beams |
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284 | (5) |
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288 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 From "Isotropic" to "Orthotropic" Plane Elements: Elasticity Equations for Two-Dimensional Solids |
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289 | (22) |
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9.1 The Generalized Hooke's Law |
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289 | (7) |
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9.1.1 Effects of Free Thermal Strains |
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292 | (1) |
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9.1.2 Effects of Free Moisture Strains |
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293 | (2) |
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9.1.3 Plane Stress Constitutive Relations |
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295 | (1) |
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9.2 From "Isotropic" to "Orthotropic" Plane Elements |
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296 | (3) |
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9.2.1 Coordinate Transformation of Stress and Strain Components for Orthotropic Two-Dimensional Elements |
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298 | (1) |
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9.3 Hooke's Law of an Orthotropic Two-Dimensional Element, with Respect to the Global Coordinate System |
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299 | (1) |
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9.4 Transformation of Engineering Properties |
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300 | (5) |
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9.4.1 Elastic Properties of an Orthotropic Two-Dimensional Element in the Global Coordinate System |
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300 | (3) |
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9.4.2 Free Thermal and Free Moisture Strains in Global Coordinate System |
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303 | (2) |
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9.5 Elasticity Equations for Isotropic Solids |
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305 | (6) |
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9.5.1 Generalized Hooke's Law for Isotropic Solids |
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305 | (2) |
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9.5.2 Correlation of Strains with Displacements |
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307 | (1) |
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9.5.3 Correlation of Stresses with Displacements |
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307 | (1) |
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9.5.4 Differential Equations of Equilibrium |
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308 | (1) |
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9.5.5 Differential Equations in Terms of Displacements |
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308 | (1) |
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9.5.6 The Total Potential Energy |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 The Principle of Minimum Potential Energy for Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Elements |
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311 | (62) |
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10.1 Interpolation and Shape Functions |
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311 | (21) |
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10.1.1 Linear Triangular Elements (or CST Elements) |
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316 | (2) |
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10.1.2 Quadratic Triangular Elements (or LST Elements) |
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318 | (3) |
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10.1.3 Bilinear Rectangular Elements (or Q4 Elements) |
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321 | (1) |
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10.1.4 Tetrahedral Solid Elements |
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322 | (4) |
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10.1.5 Eight-Node Rectangular Solid Elements |
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326 | (2) |
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10.1.6 Plate Bending Elements |
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328 | (4) |
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10.2 Isoparametric Elements |
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332 | (5) |
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10.2.1 Definition of Isoparametric Elements |
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332 | (1) |
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10.2.2 Lagrange Polynomials |
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332 | (1) |
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10.2.3 The Bilinear Quadrilateral Element |
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333 | (4) |
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10.3 Derivation of Stiffness Matrices |
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337 | (36) |
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10.3.1 The Linear Triangular Element (or CST Element) |
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337 | (2) |
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10.3.2 The Quadratic Triangular Element (or LST Element) |
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339 | (1) |
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10.3.3 The Bilinear Rectangular Element (or Q4 Element) |
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339 | (1) |
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10.3.4 The Tetrahedral Solid Element |
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339 | (1) |
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10.3.5 Eight-Node Rectangular Solid Element |
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339 | (1) |
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10.3.6 Plate Bending Element |
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339 | (1) |
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10.3.7 Isoparametric Formulation |
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340 | (31) |
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371 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Structural Dynamics |
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373 | (40) |
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11.1 The Dynamic Equation |
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373 | (1) |
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374 | (14) |
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374 | (2) |
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11.2.2 Two-Dimensional Truss Element |
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376 | (3) |
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11.2.3 Three-Dimensional Truss Element |
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379 | (3) |
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11.2.4 Two-Dimensional Beam Element |
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382 | (1) |
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11.2.5 Three-Dimensional Beam Element |
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383 | (2) |
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11.2.6 Inclined Two-Dimensional Beam Element (Two-Dimensional Frame Element) |
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385 | (2) |
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11.2.7 Linear Triangular Element (CST Element) |
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387 | (1) |
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11.3 Solution Methodology for the Dynamic Equation |
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388 | (2) |
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11.3.1 Central Difference Method |
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388 | (1) |
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11.3.2 Newmark-Beta Method |
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389 | (1) |
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11.4 Free Vibration---Natural Frequencies |
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390 | (23) |
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412 | (1) |
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413 | (66) |
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12.1 Conduction Heat Transfer |
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413 | (4) |
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2D Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in Cartesian Coordinates |
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415 | (1) |
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3D Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in Cartesian Coordinates |
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415 | (1) |
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3D Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in Cylindrical Coordinates |
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416 | (1) |
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3D Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in Spherical Coordinates |
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417 | (1) |
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Heat conduction of orthotropic materials |
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417 | (3) |
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12.2 Convection Heat Transfer |
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420 | (59) |
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12.3 Finite Element Formulation |
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420 | (1) |
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12.3.1 One-Dimensional Heat Transfer Modeling Using a Variational Method |
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420 | (15) |
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12.3.2 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Modeling Using a Variational Method |
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435 | (42) |
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477 | (2) |
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