Practical Programming of Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures with MATLAB

Practical Programming of Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures with MATLAB: From Elasticity to Plasticity provides readers with the step-by-step programming processes and applications of the finite element method (FEM) in MATLABÒ, as well as the underlying theory. The hands-on approach covers a number of structural difficulties, elastoplastic problems, programming for continuum elements, as well as 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional elements. Each chapter starts with simple issues to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals, then progresses to more complicated problems with sufficient examples to train the readers' minds for constructing the appropriate program for any subject. The book focuses on topics that are commonly encountered in civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering. Special situations in structural analysis, various mesh elements for 2D and 3D solids analysis, surface and body load problems, incremental solution process, and elastoplastic solids analysis are each covered, and practical program code that can be further adapted and extended is also provided throughout. Covers both theory and practice of the finite element method (FEM) Hands-on approach that provides a variety of both simple and complex problems for readers to solve Includes MATLABÒcodes that can be immediately implemented as well as extended by readers to hone their own FEM skills Provides special cases of structural analysis and elastoplasticity problems