An introduction to the finite element method

I have attempted to read other books on the finite element method, but have found their approach unsatisfactory. Most books seem to present the method in such a way that it appears to come out of blue. As a result, I am left with a lack of confidence in the method--especially since I am loathe to apply theories when I am not comfortable with their derivation. Reddy's treatment, however, made the derivation of the important equations and the concepts behind them completely clear. I love it! Introduction......Page 11 One Dimensional Finite Element Methods......Page 35 Hyperbolic Problems......Page 281 Multi Dimensional Variational Principles......Page 66 Finite Element Approximation......Page 89 Mesh Generation and Assembly......Page 126 Numerical Integration......Page 168 Analysis of the Finite Element Method......Page 184 Adaptive Finite Element Techniques......Page 216 Parabolic Problems......Page 240 Introduces the finite element method as applied to linear, non-linear and one- and two-dimensional problems of engineering and applied sciences. The book uses a differential equation approach, avoiding the use of the variational principles of solid mechanics in the development of the models. The second edition is intended for the junior-senior-graduate level course in finite element method. This text includes a step-by-step, systematic approach to the formulation and analysis of differential and integral equations in variational forms for use as finite element methods.