"Preface During the 50 years of its development@ finite element analysis (FEA) evolved from an exotic analysis method accessible only to specialized analysts into a mainstream engineering tool. Phenomenal progress in computer hardware and operating systems@ combined with similar progress in computer-aided design (CAD)@ made FEA the tool of choice for design engineers@ who now use it during the product design process. Many books have been written about FEA. At one end of the spectrum@ we find books going deep into theory; at the other end of the spectrum@ software manuals teach how to use FEA software. There is very little FEA literature that takes a ""middle ground"" approach and specifically addresses the needs of design engineers who use FEA as an everyday design tool. This book attempts to fill that void by focusing on an understanding of FEA fundamentals@ which are explained by simple and intuitive examples that can be grasped by any engineer. This book also takes a practical approach@ characteristic to the attitudes of design engineers@ and offers readers an opportunity to try all discussed topics by solving downloadable exercises using either their own FEA software or the commercial FEA software StressCheck?@ which is licensed for free to readers."
SAE R-349-2004 history
2004SAE R-349-2004 Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers