At the lecture notes section of imechanica you can find some freely availble notes on the finite element method.
If you want recommendations for books, I think what is best for you depends on your field of interest and mathematical/technical level. My personal favorite for a beginning finite elements is Reddy's book "Introduction to the Finite Element Method". It maintains a good balance between the mathematics and physics of the problems/solutions.
Read the first chapter of Hughes' book. I think it is titled "The finite element method: linear static and dynamic analysis". Then re-read it. And again, until you are completely familiar with this first chapter. The one dimensional example there is a great learning tool.
Check the Lecture notes
Hi Chandana,
At the lecture notes section of imechanica you can find some freely availble notes on the finite element method.
If you want recommendations for books, I think what is best for you depends on your field of interest and mathematical/technical level. My personal favorite for a beginning finite elements is Reddy's book "Introduction to the Finite Element Method". It maintains a good balance between the mathematics and physics of the problems/solutions.
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Thank you very much.I ll go the path u said.
Hughes' Book
Read the first chapter of Hughes' book. I think it is titled "The finite element method: linear static and dynamic analysis". Then re-read it. And again, until you are completely familiar with this first chapter. The one dimensional example there is a great learning tool.