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Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures

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This book provides a very sound foundation of nonlinear continuum mechanics and the latest technology of finite elements and procedures and is a valuable reference for every practising engineer. We have used this book extensively in our LS DYNA training programmes which has an equal focus on nonlinear continuum mechanics and a hands on training on the software involving problems ranging from the most simple spring mass dasahpot system to full car crash simulations. We have been greatly benefited by the lucid approach followed in explanation of large strain measures and transformation between various stress measures which most of the other books either don't discuss or fail to do so by following a very abstract way which the practical engineers don't appreciate . We would like to add here that any mechanical engineer can become a LS DYNA operator but if he/she develop an understanding of when to use a reduced integrated element and the fully integrated one and the how and why of controlling the hourglass energies , then you are marching towards becoming a matured finite element analyst.
In summary , Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures is an extremely well written book and is strongly recommended for finite element researchers and practitioners .

This is the first comprehensive book on nonlinear finite element
analysis. It provides thorough coverage of the most important
topics for both students and users of nonlinear software. I am currently teaching two Nonlinear Finite Element courses, one at RPI (12 students) and one at the Knolls Nuclear Laboratory (13 engineers). In both cases the book is adopted as a textbook. Students love it and claim that "this is the ONLY book on the
subject matter that explains difficult concepts in a way that engineers can comprehend."

This is not an easy book. Nevertheless it is worth the price as it presents a detailed and rigorous treatment of nonlinear solid mechanics and how it can be implemented in finite element analysis. Some of the material covered is better understood if one has other references to compare with(e.g. Bonet and and Woods)Comparing both books, Belitschko is more comprehensive and detailed but in some aspects Bonet and Woods book is simpler and easier to understand. It helps to have both.
For those who are new to the field, like me (Untill know I have been dealing all the time with linear static analysis and geometric nonlinearity) it takes more than a reading to become familiar with the subject. Jumping to Bonet and Jones a few times helped a lot in understanding Belytschko.

this is my second book on amazon.com

i like book quality ..not looking like used book
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This book is simply the best nonlinear FEA book out there. While most other books stop at the Total and Updated Legrangian formulations, this book goes way beyond that and teaches you some really advanced FEA techniques. The treatment of material is thourough and meticulous. Unlike what some other reviewers have said, this book is NOT a bunch of research papers thrown together, but is very well organized with consistent notation and timely explanations. This book is ideal for self study as well as reference for scientists and engineers. However, watch out for some typos that may throw you off-track. This is the only complaint I have about the book.

This has got to be the best book out there now on how to construct nonlinear FE. For me, the book was worth it even if just for the lucent review of nonlinear continuum mechanics.

By systematic way of intuition, the authors successfully grasp the philosophy of nonlinear phenomena. The methods of explanation in TL, UL, and ALE are obviously pronounced. If the books of Prof. Zienkiewicz and Prof.Taylor, Prof.Bathe are treasures of FEM, this book is worth in that place.

Though I had been somehow prepared by the positive comments of the other reviewers before buying this book, I must admit that I was impressed from the very beginning of study. Non linear FE is a "hard" subject, however the authors proceed in the most systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the most important aspects of non linear fem analysis in a single volume. The book contains everything you need from the field of Continuum Mechanics and is ideal for self - study. Valuable references, handy summary boxes and exercises at the end of each chapter are included.

"Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures" written by Professor Belytschko is one of the best books on the subject of nonlinear finite element analysis. The book has a striking balance between theory and practice. As an engineer and scientist, I find this book to be very helpful for both practicing engineers and researchers in the field. I highly
recommend the book to all my colleagues.

This book looks much more like a collection of research papers that
the authors put together than a book which could profit the student population.
They are other books in the market that are more succint and to the point in approaching the topic of non linearity, a good buy remain
the two books of the late M.A.Crisfield