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Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis First Edition

by Vince Adams (Author), Abraham Askenazi (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Written by design engineers for design engineers, Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis encourages readers to focus on integrating simulation into the design process. Novel in its approach, this book presents practical guidelines for using FEA to solve real-world design challenges such as setting boundaries, contact points between parts, sheetmetal weldments, plastic components, plus other commonly encountered problems. Emphasis is on success-proven concepts utilizing the latest technologies and methodologies.Throughout its 624 highly readable pages, Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis underscores the cost- and time-savings benefits to be gained from integrating FEA into modeling techniques from the outset of the design process. A final chapter highlights trends and offer predictions for the future of FEA.
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  1. ISBN-10
    156690160X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1566901604
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    OnWord Press
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 1998
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    585 pages
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Editorial Reviews Book Description: This book offers a practical view of finite element analysis (FEA) by reviewing the basics of design analysis from an engineering perspective. It provides practical guidelines for specific design problems, such as setting boundaries, contact points between parts, sheet metal weldments, plastic components, and other common encountered problems. The book also includes a compilation of data which is invaluable to the beginning as well as the experienced design analyst. --nenastran.com/newnoran/store

About the Author

Vince Adams is founder and president of WyzeTek, Inc., a company specializing in simulation tools such as finite element analysis. Vince has accumulated five patents through the launch of successful programs, including the Lifefitness Lifestride Treadmill and Zebra Technologies¿ Stripe Bar Code Printer.

Abraham Askenazi serves as the senior analysis for Buell Motorcycle Company. He is a long-timer user of finite element analysis as a tool in the design of motorcycle components.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ OnWord Press; First Edition (October 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 585 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156690160X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1566901604
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Panson Audio Labs
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
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Nearly like a new one.
A very useful reference for beginners.
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Kasia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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everything ok
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Fabriglas
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book that details the ins and outs of FEA with getting bogged down on too much theory
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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This book explains what is going on in FEA in a manner that I found easy to read andf understand. The theory is at a minimum which is great as There a tons of books out there that detail the maths and the would put you to sleep . I bought this to refresh and build upon the knowledge that I had imparted to me in colloge. The Software I learned on has become more friendlier so I needed to know what I should be doing when doing FEA and where that I need to worry about. When FEA is used there a lot of areas that can be screwed up. its like dark art, with a dab of science and some luck, if you dont have the knowledge or experience you could be in serious doo doo quick.
So this explained the areas I needed to pay attention to
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Rod Giles (roderick.giles@virgin.net)
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for real FE users - at last!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 1999
Building better products with FEA presents an alternative to the highly mathematical treatments that are normally associated with this topic. With a minimum of mathematical formulae and plenty of practical examples, the novice analyst can gain a thorough understanding of the techniques and know-how that is required to perform a successful analysis. In addition the book concentrates on the fundamental reason for FEA: to enable the designer to understand how his product behaves and to go on to make better designs.
The book starts by giving an overview of the common types of classical engineering analysis including, free body diagrams, moments of inertia, stress and strain, beam theory, failure theories and dynamic analysis. After this introduction there is no more mathematics to be found in the book. The next chapter discusses the capabilities and limitations of both h-element and p-element codes. The critical distinction between correctness and accuracy is also made clear.
In part 2 the basic types of modelling are covered with plenty of examples showing how in practical terms the modelling should be carried out. The effect of choosing different constraint systems is clearly demonstrated. There is an extremely useful section on how to build CAD models that are "Finite Element friendly"; something that is rarely discussed in other works. In chapter 8 boundary conditions are discussed in more detail and good use is made of example models showing how different constraint systems affect the answer; sometimes very dramatically. The techniques necessary for a successful part optimisation are covered, from concept design selection through fine tuning to local sensitivity analysis.
In part 3 more complex analysis issues are tackled, including joints, welds & press-fits. Non- linear, modal and dynamic analysis are covered briefly but in sufficient detail for the analyst to get started in these difficult fields.
The final part of the book covers how to choose the correct FEA system for your needs and how to successfully integrate finite element analysis into the design process. Hardware requirements are discussed in general terms. Finally some predictions are made for the future of structural analysis.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to designers and analysts who wish to get the most out of their analysis. It distils many years of finite element expertise into a highly readable book which should be on the shelf of all product designers who use, or wish to use, finite element analysis tools. It should also be read by engineering managers who wish to appreciate the potential pitfalls of FEA, and so fully reap the benefits rather than getting 'pretty pictures'.
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M.B.
2.0 out of 5 stars Great for Managers
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2002
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If you are an engineer, skip it and do real work. It is general, basic, and lacks real knowledge. This is not a reference book, nor is it a teaching book. However, if you are an engineering manager overseeing a group conducing FEA analysis, this book will help you. It is full of wonderful insight, such as: "FEA can help build a better, more robust product". These blinding flashes of the obvious will keep most real engineers at arm's length. If I had a chance to do it again, I would not purchase this book.
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Wayne Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good FEA book
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009
I've not read many FEA books but this one was suggested to me by a coworker. It's written for the design analyst but I think it should be required reading for engineering managers and design engineers. It really brings to light the world of "Accurate and Correct" FEA but it's written such that anyone with basic engineering skills can understand it. If you're a budding analyst, this is a must-read.
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Mary Ann Kirchmeier
5.0 out of 5 stars Building a better product with finite element analysis
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2009
The book was in very good shape and was received in a very timely manner. Thanks
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G. Elston
3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, badly presented
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2008
This is an OK book on FEA that should be an excellent book! There is great information in here, but it is not presented in a logical or organised manner. If you want to get the information from this book you have to read it from cover to cover several times. Even if you are familiar with the book it is hard to find the information that you know is in there!
It is definitely a book for beginners or perhaps managers who don't directly do FEA. For a practising analyst or engineer it is probably of limited use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book I wish I had when I started using FEA
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2002
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This is the book you need if you want to learn about FEA or brush up your skills. Unlike other books, whole chapters are not devoted to the mechanics of forming and solving equations. There's the basic theory of stress analysis that you need to interpret FEA results and thats about it on the maths/theory side. Even this is explained clearly without pages of formula derivation. The book explains the differences between linear and non-linear analysis and under which circumstances they should be used. It also lists the pros and cons of different element types and how to go about generating CAD models for FEA. Topics such as constraints, loading and symmetry are all explained clearly. In short, this is the book I wish I had when I started using FEA.
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