{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-explicit-finite-element-method-for-nonlinear-transient-dynamics-9780470572375","title":"Introduction to the Explicit Finite Element Method for Nonlinear Transient Dynamics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA systematic introduction to the theories and formulations of the explicit finite element method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs numerical technology continues to grow and evolve with industrial applications, understanding the explicit finite element method has become increasingly important, particularly in the areas of crashworthiness, metal forming, and impact engineering. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Explicit Finite\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eElement Method for Nonlinear Transient Dynamics\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to address specifically what is now accepted as the most successful numerical tool for nonlinear transient dynamics. The book aids readers in mastering the explicit finite element method and programming code without requiring extensive background knowledge of the general finite element.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors present topics relating to the variational principle, numerical procedure, mechanical formulation, and fundamental achievements of the convergence theory. In addition, key topics and techniques are provided in four clearly organized sections: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eFundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e explores a framework of the explicit finite element method for nonlinear transient dynamics and highlights achievements related to the convergence theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eElement Technology\u003c\/b\u003e discusses four-node, three-node, eight-node, and two-node element theories\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMaterial Models\u003c\/b\u003e outlines models of plasticity and other nonlinear materials as well as the mechanics model of ductile damage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eContact and Constraint Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e covers subjects related to three-dimensional surface contact, with examples solved analytically, as well as discussions on kinematic constraint conditions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, vivid figures illustrate the ideas and key features of the explicit finite element method. Examples clearly present results, featuring both theoretical assessments and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Explicit Finite Element Method for Nonlinear Transient Dynamics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for both engineers who require more theoretical discussions and for theoreticians searching for interesting and challenging research topics. The book also serves as an excellent resource for courses on applied mathematics, applied mechanics, and numerical methods at the graduate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shen R. Wu, Lei Gu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470572375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHEN R. WU, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e has teaching and research interest in shell theory, the finite element method, the variational principle, and contact problems. In addition, he has extensive experience in the explicit finite element method, including the convergence theory, the diagonal mass matrix, the Reisner-Mindlin element, contact algorithms, material models, software development, and its applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEI GU, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e has teaching and research interest in fracture mechanics, the finite element method, the mesh-free method, the optimization method, with extensive experience in the explicit finite element method such as software development, the diagonal mass matrix, robustness analysis, and its practical applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40262087278707,"sku":"9.78047E+12","price":146.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f332a27d-c4b1-439f-887c-0981ac8509e2.jpg?v=1657634988","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-explicit-finite-element-method-for-nonlinear-transient-dynamics-9780470572375","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}