"Finite Element Analysis: Applications in Mechanical Engineering" ed. by Farzad Ebrahimi

This book is a result of contributions of experts from international scientific community and collects original and innovative research studies on recent applications of FEA in five major topics of mechanical engineering namely, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, machine elements analysis and design, machining and product design, wave propagation and failure-analysis and structural mechanics and composite materials.

The introductions, data, and references in this book will help the readers know more about this topic and help them explore this exciting and fast-evolving field.

Contents
Preface
Section 1 Applications of FEA in "Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer"
Chapter 1 Control Volume Finite Element Methods for Flow in Porous Media: Resin Transfer Molding
Chapter 2 Electromagnetic and Fluid Analysis of Collisional Plasmas
Section 2 Applications of FEA in "Structural Mechancs and Composite Materials"
Chapter 3 Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Piezoelectric Spheres
Chapter 4 Nonlinear Large Deflection Analysis of Stiffened Plates
Chapter 5 3D Nonlinear Finite Element Plastic Analysis of Cylindrical Vessels Under In-Plane Moment
Chapter 6 Flexural Behavior of Functionally Graded Sandwich Composite
Chapter 7 Finite Element Analysis of Bias Extension Test of Dry Woven
Section 3 Applications of FEA in "Wave Propogation and Fa i lure-Ana lysis"
Chapter 8 Perfectly Matched Layer for Finite Element Analysis of Elastic Waves in Solids
Chapter 9 Modeling Dynamics Behaviour of Materials: Theoretical Framework and Applications
Chapter 10 Finite Element Analysis Applications in Failure Analysis: Case Studies
Section 4 Applications of FEA in "Machine Elements Analysis and Design"
Chapter 11 Development of Graphical Solution to Determine Optimum Hollowness of Hollow Cylindrical Roller Bearing Using Elastic Finite Element Analysis
Chapter 12 Finite Element Analysis Coupled with Feedback Control for Dynamics of Metal Pushing V-Belt CVT
Chapter 13 Overview in the Application of FEM in Mining and the Study of Case: Stress Analysis in Pulleys of Stacker-Reclaimers: FEM vs. Analytical
Chapter 14 Optimization and Improvement of Throwing Performance in Baseball Pitching Machine Using Finite Element Analysis
Section 5 Applications of FEA in "Machining and Product Design"
Chapter 15 Finite Element Analysis of Machining Thin-Wall Parts: Error Prediction and Stability Analysis
Chapter 16 Concurrent Process-Product Design Optimization Using Coupled Nonlinear Finite-Element Simulations