Finite Element

Analysis for
Design Engineers
Paul M. Kurowski

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Warrendale, Pa.

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Kurowski, Paul M.
Finite element analysis for design engineers / Paul M. Kurowski.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-7680-1 140-X
1. Finite element method. 2. Engineering design-Data processing.
I. Title.
TA347.F5K83 2004

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