This textbook has emerged from three decades of experience gained by the author in education, research and practice. The basic concepts, mathematical models and computational algorithms supporting the Finite Element Method (FEM) are clearly and concisely developed.

"This book is designed for students pursuing a course on Finite Element Analysis (FEA)/Finite Element Methods (FEM) at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in the areas of mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineering and their related disciplines. It introduces the students to the implement-ation of finite element procedures using ANSYS FEA software. The book focuses on analysis of structural mechanics problems and imparts a thorough understanding of the functioning of the software by making the students interact with several real-world problems.