Download or read book Finite Elements Using Maple written by Artur Portela and published by . This book was released on 2002-02-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides the reader with a unique insight into the finite element method, along with symbolic programing that fundamentally changes the way applications can be developed. It is an essential tool for undergraduate or early postgraduate courses as well as an excellent reference book for engineers and scientists who want to quickly develop finite-element programs. The use of symbolic computation in Maple system delivers new benefits in the analysis and understanding of the finite element method.