Description
This updated, second edition provides readers with an expanded treatment of the FEM as well as new information on recent trends in rapid prototyping technology. The new edition features more descriptions, exercises, and questions within each chapter. In addition, more in-depth surface theory has been introduced in section four, with particular emphasis in surface theory. Promising cutting edge technologies in the area of rapid prototyping are introduced in section seven, MATLAB-based FEM analysis has been added in section eight, and development of the plan stress and plane strain stiffness equations are introduced as a new chapter.
Table of Contents
Introduction to CAD.- Graphical Representation for Mechanical Design.- 3D Geometric Modeling.- Parametric line, curve, and surface theory.- Miscellaneous issues in Computer Graphics for Modeling.- Rendering Theory.- Rapid Prototyping.- Finite Element Modeling and Analysis - Introduction.- Finite Element Modeling and Analysis - Practical application.-