The Finite Element Method
Simulation and Construction Analysis
A Practical Introduction
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This book presents a practical introduction to the most common method of structural analysis, the Finite Element Method (FEM) in its current dominant form as the Direct Stiffness Method (DSM). It focuses on linear structures and aims to fully cover the cases presented in daily practice. Its dual content (simulation of real constructions and calculation of simulations with FEM), make it suitable not only for students of civil engineering specializing in structural design and planning but also for professional structural engineers....read more