Table of Contents

1. Finite Element Analysis, Basic Concepts
2. Element Types, Loads and Boundary Conditions
3. Win95 and WinNT Setup and Optimization
4. Linear Stress Model Using Brick Elements
5. Linear Stress Model Using Plate Elements
6. Linear Stress Model Using Beam Elements
7. Linear Stress Model Using 2-Dimensional Solid Axisymmetric Elements
8. Linear Stress Model Using 2-Dimensional Plane Strain Elements
9. Linear Stress Using Composite Elements
10. Interference Fit Analysis Using Gap Elements, Boundary Elements and Orthotropic Element Properties
11. Buckling Analysis Using Plate Elements
12. Modeling with Combined Elements Using Brick and Plate Elements
13. Modeling with Combined Elements Using Beam and Plate Elements
14. Linear Dynamics - Modal Analysis
15. Linear Dynamics - Transient Analyses
16. Linear Dynamics - Response Analyses
17. Heat Transfer - Steady State
18. Heat Transfer - Transient
19. Advanced Meshing
20. Modeling Guidelines and Techniques

Index

Glossary

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