• Introduction
• Element Characteristics
• Bar and Truss Problems
• C. S. T. Element (Two-Dimensional Problem)
• Shape Functions
• Isoparametric Elements and Numerical Integration
• Three-Dimensional Analysis
• Axisymmetric Problems
• Beam and Frame Problems
• Elements of Plate Bending and Shell Analysis
• Non-Linear Problems
• Geometrically Non-Linear Problem
• Dynamic Considerations
• Modeling Techniques and Software Packages
• Appendices
• Index.

• Steps in the finite element method described with examples of bar and CST element.
• A separate chapter on shape functions with large number of examples.
• Isoparametric elements and numerical integration explained in detail.
• Advanced topics on plate and shell elements, non-linear problems and dynamic analysis.
• Educational program of isoparametric elements with explanation of input, output, test example and source code included in the CD appended with the book.
• Detailed appendices on Rayleigh-Ritz method, solution of equations and numerical integration.