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The Finite Element Method in Engineering
The Finite Element Method in Engineering presents a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the theory and application of the finite element method (FEM) for solving engineering problems. The book covers fundamental concepts such as discretization, element formulation, shape functions, numerical integration, and the assembly of global system equations. Rao explains FEM through variational methods and weighted residual approaches, and demonstrates its application to structural mechanics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and vibration analysis. With clear mathematical derivations, illustrative examples, and practical computational procedures, the text provides students and engineers with a solid foundation for understanding and implementing FEM in modern engineering design and analysis.
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