Written by design engineers for design engineers, Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis encourages readers to focus on integrating simulation into the design process. Novel in its approach, this book presents practical guidelines for using FEA to solve real-world design challenges such as setting boundaries, contact points between parts, sheetmetal weldments, plastic components, plus other commonly encountered problems. Emphasis is on success-proven concepts utilizing the latest technologies and methodologies.Throughout its 624 highly readable pages, Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis underscores the cost- and time-savings benefits to be gained from integrating FEA into modeling techniques from the outset of the design process. A final chapter highlights trends and offer predictions for the future of FEA. Editorial Reviews Book Description: This book offers a practical view of finite element analysis (FEA) by reviewing the basics of design analysis from an engineering perspective. It provides practical guidelines for specific design problems, such as setting boundaries, contact points between parts, sheet metal weldments, plastic components, and other common encountered problems. The book also includes a compilation of data which is invaluable to the beginning as well as the experienced design analyst. --nenastran.com/newnoran/store Vince Adams is founder and president of WyzeTek, Inc., a company specializing in simulation tools such as finite element analysis. Vince has accumulated five patents through the launch of successful programs, including the Lifefitness Lifestride Treadmill and Zebra Technologies¿ Stripe Bar Code Printer. Abraham Askenazi serves as the senior analysis for Buell Motorcycle Company. He is a long-timer user of finite element analysis as a tool in the design of motorcycle components.