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Chapter 1 Introduction to Finite Element Method |
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Overview and Introduction |
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Example 1.1 Ritz method application-displacement of a cantilever beam |
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Example 1.2 Analysis of a 2D truss |
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General Procedure for Global Matrix Assembly |
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Example 1.3 Global matrix for triangular elements |
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Weighted Residual Approach |
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Convergence and Stability |
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Example 1.4 Heat transfer in a slender steel bar |
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Chapter 2 COMSOL 5 and Application Builder |
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COMSOL 5 Desktop Interface |
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COMSOL 5 Model and Application Libraries and Tutorials |
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Application Builder and COMSOL Server™ |
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Example 2.1 Building an app for Andrew's squeezing mechanism |
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General Guidelines for Building a Model with COMSOL |
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Chapter 3 Model Examples for Flexible Structures, Parts, and Assembly |
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Example 3.1 Stress analysis for a thin plate under stationary loads |
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Example 3.2 Dynamic analysis for a thin plate: Eigenvalues and modal shapes |
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Example 3.3 Parametric study for a bracket assembly: 3D stress analysis |
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Example 3.4 Buckling of a column with triangular cross section: Linearized buckling analysis |
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Example 3.5 Static and dynamic analysis for a 2D bridge-support truss |
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Example 3.6 Static and dynamic analysis for a 3D truss tower |
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Chapter 4 Model Examples for Internal Fluid Flows: Steady and Transient |
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Example 4.1 Axisymmetric flow in a nozzle: Simplified water-jet |
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Example 4.2 Swirl flow around a rotating disk: Laminar flow |
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Example 4.3 Swirl flow around a rotating disk: Turbulent flow |
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Example 4.4 Flow in a U-shape pipe with square cross-sectional area: Laminar flow |
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Example 4.5 Double-driven cavity flow: Moving boundary conditions |
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Example 4.6 Water Hammer model: Transient flow analysis |
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Example 4.7 Static fluid mixer model |
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Chapter 5 Model Examples for Heat Transfer in Media: Steady and Transient |
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Example 5.1 Heat transfer in a multilayer sphere |
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Example 5.2 Heat transfer in a hexagonal fin |
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Example 5.3 Transient heat transfer through a nonprismatic fin with convective cooling |
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Example 5.4 Heat conduction through a multilayer wall with contact resistance |
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Chapter 6 Model Examples for Electrical Circuits and Generator |
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Example 6.1 Modeling an RC electrical circuit |
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Example 6.2 Modeling an RLC electrical circuit |
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Example 6.3 Modeling a permanent magnet generator |
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Chapter 7 Model Examples for Complex-Multiphysics Systems |
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Example 7.1 Stress analysis for an orthotropic thin plate |
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Example 7.2 Thermal stress analysis and transient response of a bracket |
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Example 7.3 Static fluid mixer with flexible baffles |
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Example 7.4 Double pendulum motion: Multibody dynamics |
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Example 7.5 Multiphysics model for thermoelectric modules |
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Example 7.6 Acoustic pressure wave propagation in an automotive muffler |
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Example 7.7 Viscous fluid damper with conjugate heat transfer |
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| Exercises |
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| Suggested Further Readings |
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| Trademark References |
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| Bibliography |
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| Index |
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