Preface, p. xi 1. Introduction, p. 1 2. Trusses, p. 54 3. One-Dimensional Elements, p. 121 4. Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems, p. 145 5. Two-Dimensional Elements, p. 189 6. More ANSYS, p. 216 7. Analysis of Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problems, p. 262 8. Analysis of Two-Dimensional Solid Mechanics Problems, p. 315 9. Analysis of Fluid Mechanics Problems, p. 395 10. Three-Dimensional Elements, p. 437 11. Design Optimization, p. 506 Appendix A. Mechanical Propertiesof Some Materials, p. 520 Appendix B. Thermophysical Properties of Some Materials, p. 521 Appendix C. Conversion Factors, p. 522 Index, p. 524.