A Textbook on Modelling and Finite Element Analysis by Ganesh S. Hegde

This book is a complete primer in the field of Finite Element Analysis. The included topics cover the syllabi of almost all the Indian universities. The controlling ideas are presented in a lucid manner. The formulations and derivations follow systematic step-by-step procedure. Most of the solved examples are class tested, and the steps and sequences are student-friendly. The undergraduate students in mechanical engineering can find the book highly useful in their studies. A question bank covering the questions from university question papers is given at the end of the book. The short viva-voce question bank that guides the preparation for FEM laboratory is also listed at the end of the book. The points that should be remembered to acquire basic knowledge in FEM are listed at the end of each chapter. The book in total is styled to catch the eyes of all relevant student audiences.