FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH COMSOL presents a clear theory of finite element method with the use of COMSOL Multiphysics software. Thirteen chapters of this book describe the finite element procedures for solving structural mechanics, heat transfer and fluid flow problems. In each chapter, the governing differential equations and corresponding finite element formulations are described. Academic examples are presented together with detailed steps on using COMSOL. In addition, the last chapter shows how to use the software to solve general form of the differential equations by the finite element method. This chapter demonstrates a unique capability of COMSOL that does not exist in most of other software packages. The book is ideal for beginners to understand the finite element packages. The book is ideal for beginners to understand the finite element method and how to use COMSOL Multiphysics software in a short time.

• Presented in a lucide manner using simple language with equations and figures • Differential equations, finite element formulations, academic examples and application problems included in each chapter • Steps for using COMSOL to analyze the above problems presented in detail • Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer together with thermal stress analysis are described • Low-speed incompressible and high-speed compressible flow problems analyzed.

Preface / Introduction / Truss Analysis / Beam Analysis / Plane Stress Analysis / Plate Bending Analysis / Three-Dimensional Solid Analysis / Vibration Analysis / Failure Analysis / Heat Transfer Analysis / Thermal Stress Analysis / Incompressible Flow Analysis / Compressible Flow Analysis / Equation-Based Modeling / Bibliography / Index.

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