Download or read book A First Course in the Finite Element Method written by Daryl L. Logan and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD provides a simple, basic approach to the course material that can be understood by both undergraduate and graduate students without the usual prerequisites (i.e. structural analysis). The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for the undergraduate student in civil and mechanical engineering whose main interest is in stress analysis and heat transfer. The text is geared toward those who want to apply the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.