7 Best Books on Computational Mechanics

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Computational Mechanics, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Computational Mechanics Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Computational Mechanics below.

 
1."Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Third Edition (Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)" by Richard H Pletcher and John C Tannehill
“Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Third Edition (Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)” Book Review: This book is suitable for students pursuing mechanical engineering at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as professionals and teachers. Additionally, research students can benefit from this book. It covers the fundamental concepts required to solve intricate problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part establishing the necessary groundwork for the essential concepts leading up to the fluid equations in the second part. The book provides extensive coverage of turbulence and large-eddy simulation, as well as additional explanations of detached-eddy simulation and direct numerical simulation.

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2."Numerical and Analytical Methods with MATLAB for Electrical Engineers (Computational Mechanics and Applied Analysis)" by William Bober and Andrew Stevens
“Numerical and Analytical Methods with MATLAB for Electrical Engineers (Computational Mechanics and Applied Analysis)” Book Review: This book is designed for mechanical engineering students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Professionals, teachers, and research students will also find it valuable. Building upon the concepts presented in the previous edition, this book features updated projects tailored specifically for electrical engineering students. It includes an introduction to the MATLAB programming environment, covering mathematical techniques such as matrix algebra, root finding, integration, and differential equations. Advanced topics like transform methods, signal processing, curve fitting, and optimization are also explored. Lastly, an introduction to Simulink, the MATLAB graphical design environment, is provided.

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3."Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method for Heat and Mass Transfer (Wiley Series in Computational Mechanics)" by Perumal Nithiarasu and Roland W Lewis
“Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method for Heat and Mass Transfer (Wiley Series in Computational Mechanics)” Book Review: This book is intended for mechanical engineering students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees, as well as professionals, teachers, and research students. It covers the fundamentals, applications, and computer implementation of mechanical engineering concepts and includes numerous worked examples and exercises. The book aims to bridge the gap between learning and research, and it explains highly efficient and accurate computational and numerical techniques for dynamic simulations. Additionally, it provides insight into interpreting computational results to develop stable rotating machinery.

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4."Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) in Computational Mechanics" by Donard de Cogan and William J O'Connor
“Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) in Computational Mechanics” Book Review: This book is intended for mechanical engineering graduates and undergraduates, as well as professionals, teachers, and research students. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) method, beginning with its history and the fundamental electromagnetic principles. The authors then demonstrate the theory’s application to acoustic propagation, including examples of MATLAB code. The book also covers the use of TLM in mechanics, specifically in heat and mass transfer, elastic solids, simple deformation models, hydraulic systems, and computational fluid dynamics. Finally, the book includes a discussion of state-of-the-art techniques in TLM.

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5."Computational Grids: Generations, Adaptation & Solution Strategies (Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics)" by Graham F Carey
“Computational Grids: Generations, Adaptation & Solution Strategies (Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics)” Book Review: This book is intended for individuals pursuing mechanical engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, professionals and teachers may find it to be a useful resource, as can research students. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of grid generation, adaptive refinement, and redistribution techniques, as well as supporting mathematical, algorithmic, and software concepts. The text also covers efficient solution strategies that take advantage of grid hierarchies and includes practical guidelines for designing and implementing grid strategies. Alongside fundamental ideas, the book presents additional material on simulation and direct numerical simulation.

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6."Stresses in Beams, Plates, and Shells, Third Edition (Applied and Computational Mechanics)" by Ansel C Ugural
“Stresses in Beams, Plates, and Shells, Third Edition (Applied and Computational Mechanics)” by Ansel C Ugural Book Review: This textbook is highly recommended for students or professionals who want to study the subject of elasticity and stress in construction. It provides numerous examples and applications that support fundamental concepts. Additionally, the book offers a brief description of elasticity and stress, followed by a variety of illustrations and examples. The chapters are organized in a structured manner, starting from the basics and progressing to more complex topics. Furthermore, the textbook covers both classical and numerical/computer approaches, including computational and equation-solving software, as well as FEA computer methods.

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7."Elastomere Friction: Theory, Experiment and Simulation (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics)" by Manfred Kluppel and Bodo Heimann
“Elastomere Friction: Theory, Experiment and Simulation (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics)” Book Review: The book discusses various subjects, such as the modeling of silica’s wet and dry friction, the micromechanics behind internal friction, the frictional contact of elastomers, and the thermal effects and dissipation of rubber phenomenology. Additionally, the book delves into finite element techniques used for rolling rubber wheels, simulations of tyre tread blocks and roads, Grosch wheels, and the behavior of rolling rubber wheels. Material science professionals may refer to this book for a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

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