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This text treats the fundamental principles of the method in a simple, logical manner, placing the emphasis on the practical applications of the method in those areas where it is most commonly used. Features Considers the practical aspects of FEA. Uses a minimum of maths and a maximum of practical applications (supported by over 35 colour plates of various models). Includes over 100 worked examples and end-of-chapter problems. Deals with commercially-available finite element packages and the type of facilities expected from them, mostly pre- and post-processors. Offers clear explanations of how both stress and thermal finite element equations are developed. Introduces more advanced non-linear, eigenvalue and transient applications. Table of Contents 1. Background And Application 2. Introduction To The Method 3. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method 4. Interpolation Functions And Simplex Elements 5. Formulation Of The Element Characteristic Matrices And Vectors For Elasticity Problems 6 Formulation Of The Element Characteristics Matrices And Vectors For Field Problems 7. Assembly And Solution Of The Finite Element Equations 8. Higher Order Element Formulations 9. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method 10. Further Applications Of The Finite Element Method 11. Practical Aspects Of The Finite Element Method 12. Commercial Finite Element Programs.