Publisher's Synopsis
Key chapters of this important book include: > Line elements and basis transformation.> Natural coordinates and strains.> Thin plate elements using basis transformation.> Plane stress elements using basis transformation.> Facet shell elements.> Thick plate elements.> Curved shell elements.> Natural element for potential flow.> Viscous fluid flow.> Optimization of finite element models.> The large curvature correction.> A useful introduction to BASIC programming