FEM is my new subject...

[McEngr]

I'm looking for a good intro book for self-study regarding matrix structural analysis and the finite element method. I never went this far into gradschool and would like to learn on my own before taking on new projects of multi-story structures in seismic-driven areas. Anyone have a good book with practical modeling examples out there?

Anything you could offer would be a great service to me.

Thanks...

 

[kevo_55]

I'm looking for a good intro book for self-study regarding matrix structural analysis and the finite element method. I never went this far into gradschool and would like to learn on my own before taking on new projects of multi-story structures in seismic-driven areas. Anyone have a good book with practical modeling examples out there?
Anything you could offer would be a great service to me.

Thanks...

McEngr,

I took a FEM class in college. Needless to say, I have yet to find a book better than my class notes.

Honestly, I believe that I learned FEM in professional practice best by reading the help section of my company's software package. Currently, we are using LUSAS. I do hear rumors that we will get a floating license of ABAQUIS though. :brickwall:

 

[scottiesei]

Try "concepts and applications of finite element analysis" by cook through Wiley. The emphasis is on the matrixes and types of elements. Not much on the software side though. I used this one in my grad class.

 

[Guest]

I took a FEM class in college. Needless to say, I have yet to find a book better than my class notes.

I have had the same experience - many of the graduate-level modeling classes I have taken were driven by note-taking. Textbooks simply don't give you a 'good enough' depth to adjust to all of the different variations and sensitivities for models/modeling.

Having said that - I think your best bet is to actually get ahold of some modeling code and fiddle with it. I would say a solid week (40-hrs give or take) to see input, responses, and output and then develop a list of questions/ideas as you are tinkering. Let that list guide you towards the extra info that you are seeking.

:joke:

JR

 

[McEngr]

I have had the same experience - many of the graduate-level modeling classes I have taken were driven by note-taking. Textbooks simply don't give you a 'good enough' depth to adjust to all of the different variations and sensitivities for models/modeling.
Having said that - I think your best bet is to actually get ahold of some modeling code and fiddle with it. I would say a solid week (40-hrs give or take) to see input, responses, and output and then develop a list of questions/ideas as you are tinkering. Let that list guide you towards the extra info that you are seeking.



JR

JR, this is (without a doubt) great advice. I will try that soon enough. For now, I've ordered the Schaum's Outline which has good reviews on amazon.com... I will be purchasing some software for FEA soon...

I'll pray for your marriage too, buddy. I'm sorry for your troubles.

McE

 

[Guest]

Thanks ... very much appreciated. All things work out with time. :true:

JR

 

[teda]

That is true. There is no textbook when I took CE751.

Instructor give us this one:

TEXT BOOK: Notes, supplementary handout and manuals.