The Finite Element Method Basic Concepts and Applications with MATLAB, MAPLE, and COMSOL, Third Edition

"I found the book easy to read, clearly written using simple language that novices and experts in the area of Finite Element analysis will probably find amicable. It covers a range of finite element applications that nonstructural engineers and scientists from different fields will appreciate either to start learning about them or as a reference for the day-to-day practice. Overall, I think that this is a great book if the reader is looking for a nonstructural approach, that is also easy to follow and that covers a range of topics that can be useful in different engineering fields and for multiphysicalapplications."
-Eduardo M. Sosa, West Virginia University, USA

"In the current book, as in the previous editions the basics of the finite element method are introduced in a simple way always followed by illuminating examples. Part of the book focuses in the development of the discrete set of algebraic equations in more than one dimensions originated from concrete real-life problems. The usage of MATLAB, and MAPLE and COMSOL is recommended for especially the multidimensional problems (see the appendices E and F) although FORTRAN, JAVA, C/C++ or other commercially available finite element codes can be used.
There are many books in this area. I consider, the third edition of this book to be one of the best for students, researchers and practitioners in this area."
- Ioannis K. Argyros, Cameron University, Oklahoma, USA