This book illustrates how MATLAB compact and powerful programming framework can be very useful in the finete element analysis of solids and structures. The book shortly introduces finite element concepts and an extensive list of MATLAB codes for readers to use and modify. The book areas range from very simple springs and bars to more complex beams and plates in static bending, free vibrations and buckling problems.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Short Introduction to MATLAB
Chapter 2 : Discrete Systems
Chapter 3 : Analysis of Bars
Chapter 4 : Analysis of 2D Trusses
Chapter 5 : Trusses in 3D Space
Chapter 6 : Bernoulli Beams
Chapter 7 : 2D Frames
Chapter 8 : Analysis of 3D Frames
Chapter 9 : Analysis of Grids
Chapter 10 : Analysis of Timoshenko Beams
Chapter 11 : Plane Stress
Chapter 12 : Analysis of Mindlin Plates
Chapter 13 : Laminated Plates
References
Index
