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Kim Sankar & Kumar (2018), Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design, 2nd Ed., Wiley, NY
Kim, An & Choi (2016), Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems: An Introduction, Springer, NY
Kim (2014), Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis, Springer, NY
Kim, Kumar & Snider (2014), Geometry of Design: A Workbook, WoodHead Publishing LTD., Cambridge, UK
Kim and Sankar (2008), Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design, Wiley, NY
Choi and Kim (2004), Structural Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization I: Linear Systems, Springer, NY
Choi and Kim (2004), Structural Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization II: Nonlinear Systems and Applications, Springer, NY
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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition

by N. H. Kim, B. V. Sankar, and A. V. Kumar

The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a powerful tool for solving engineering problems both in solid structural mechanics and fluid mechanics. This book presents all of the theoretical aspects of FEM that students of engineering will need. It eliminates overlong math equations in favour of basic concepts, and reviews the mathematics and mechanics of materials in order to illustrate the concepts of FEM. It introduces these concepts by including examples using six different commercial programs online.

The all-new, second edition of Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design provides many more exercise problems than the first edition. It includes a significant amount of material in modelling issues by using several practical examples from engineering applications. The book features new coverage of buckling of beams and frames and extends heat transfer analyses from 1D (in the previous edition) to 2D. It also covers 3D solid element and its application, as well as 2D. Additionally, readers will find an increase in coverage of finite element analysis of dynamic problems. There is also a companion website with examples that are concurrent with the most recent version of the commercial programs.

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Contents:

 
Prefacev
1. Direct Method – Springs, Bars, and Truss Elements1
2. Weighted Residual Methods for One-Dimensional Problems63
3. Finite Element Analysis of Beams and Frames107
4. Finite Elements for Heat Transfer Problems175
5. Review of Solid Mechanics221
6. Finite Elements for Two-Dimensional Solid Mechanics269
7. Isoparametric Finite Elements315
8. Finite Element Analysis for Dynamic Problems377
9. Finite Element Procedure and Modeling427
10. Structural Design Using Finite Elements473
Appendix Mathematical Preliminaries511
Index533

 


 

Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems: An Introduction

by Nam-Ho Kim, Dawn An and Joo-Ho Choi

This book introduces the methods for predicting the future behavior of a system’s health and the remaining useful life to determine an appropriate maintenance schedule. The authors introduce the history, industrial applications, algorithms, and benefits and challenges of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to help readers understand this highly interdisciplinary engineering approach that incorporates sensing technologies, physics of failure, machine learning, modern statistics, and reliability engineering. It is ideal for beginners because it introduces various prognostics algorithms and explains their attributes, pros and cons in terms of model definition, model parameter estimation, and ability to handle noise and bias in data, allowing readers to select the appropriate methods for their fields of application.

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Contents:

 
Prefacev
1. Introduction1
2. Tutorials for Prognostics31
3. Bayesian Statistics for Prognostics83
4. Physics-Based Prognostics145
5. Data-Driven Prognostics201
6. Study on Attributes of Prognostics Methods269
7. Applications of Prognostics309
Index383

 


 

Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

by N. H. Kim

The objective of this textbook is to simply introduce the nonlinear finite element analysis procedure and to clearly explain the solution procedure to the reader. In contrast to the traditional textbooks which treat a vast amount of nonlinear theories comprehensively; this textbook only addresses the representative problems, detailed theories, solution procedures, and the computer implementation of the nonlinear FEM. Especially by using the MATLAB programming language to introduce the nonlinear solution procedure; those readers who are not familiar with FORTRAN or C++ programming languages can easily understand and add his/her own modules to the nonlinear analysis program.

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Contents:

 
Prefacev
1. Preliminary Concepts1
2. Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Procedure71
3. Finite Element Analysis for Nonlinear Elastic Problems125
4. Finite Element Analysis for Elastoplastic Problems207
5. Finite Element Analysis for Contact Problems335
Index417

 


 

Geometry of Design: A Workbook

by N. H. Kim, A. V. Kumar, and H. F. Snider

Engineering drawing is the "instrument of communication" upon which the designer must place all information necessary to define a new product. The computer-aided design (CAD) courses often involve teaching solid modelling software. We view CAD as an engineering communication tool for manufacturing. As the technology of engineering design is in transition from paper drawings to solid models, its education must address the challenge of covering both technologies. The first objective of this workbook is to integrate the drafting technology based on experience with engineering design education. The second objective of this textbook is to recognize that the CAD course should focus on design and manufacturing issues rather than the usage of computer software. This workbook has evolved from the course “Computer-Aided Graphics and Design” at the University of Florida. Many pages of this textbook can be used for student assignments. In order to help students to familiarize themselves with the manufacturing field experience, most assignments are to be submitted in the form of complete working drawings of the parts and assembly.

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Contents:

 
Prefacev
1. Basic engineering drawing definitions and practices1
2. Perspective and section views25
3. Geometric construction47
4. 3-view project system drawing: Design intent81
5. Descriptive Geometry 1119
6. Descriptive Geometry 2161
7. Descriptive Geometry 3193
8. Parallelism and perpendicularity217
9. Mutual perpendicular: End clearance231
10. Dimensioning and tolerances, assemblies265
11. Assembly line design329
12. Threads and fasteners347
13. Surface development379
Index417

 


 

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design

by N. H. Kim and B. V. Sankar

Finite Element Method (FEM) is one of the numerical methods of solving differential equations that describe many engineering problems. This new book covers the basic theory of FEM and includes appendices on each of the main FEA programs as reference. It introduces the concepts so that engineers can use the method efficiently and interpret the results properly. They'll learn about one-dimensional finite elements, including truss and beam elements, as well as two and three dimensional finite elements. Numerous examples are also included using ANSYS, NASTRAN, Pro/Engineer, and MATLAB Toolbox. This approach will help engineers develop a thorough understanding of the theory behind FEM as well as its application.

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Contents:

 
Prefacev
0. Mathematical Preliminaries1
1. Stress-Strain Analysis17
2. Uniaxial Bar and Truss Elements: Direct Method60
3. Weighted Residual and Energy Methods for One-Dimensional Problems108
4. Finite Element Analysis of Beams and Frames143
5. Finite Elements for Heat Transfer Problems185
6. Finite Elements for Plane Solids211
7. Finite Element Procedure and Modeling261
8. Structural Design Using Finite Elements297
Appendix331
Index417

 


 

Structural Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization I: Linear Systems

by K. K. Choi and N. H. Kim

Structural design sensitivity analysis concerns the relationship between design variables available to the design engineer and structural responses determined by the laws of mechanics. The dependence of response measures such as displacement, stress, strain, natural frequency, buckling load, acoustic response, frequency response, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH), thermoelastic response, and fatigue life on the material property, sizing, component shape, and configuration design variables is defined through the energy principles (governing equations) of structural mechanics. In this 2-volume set, first- and second- order design sensitivity analyses are presented for static and dynamics responses of both linear and nonlinear elastic structural systems, including elasto-plastic and frictional contact problems.

Book I Linear Systems introduces structural design concepts that include the CAD-based design model, design parameterization, performance measures, costs, and constraints. It also discusses design sensitivity analysis of linear structural systems, and discrete and continuum design sensitivity analysis methods.

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Contents:

 
Prefacevii

PART I Structural Design and Analysis
1. Introduction to Structural Design3
2. Variational Methods of Structural Systems37
3. Variational Equations and Finite Element Methods65

PART II Design Sensitivity Analysis of Linear Structural Systems
4. Discrete Design Sensitivity Analysis121
5. Continuum Sizing Design Sensitivity Analysis175
6. Continuum Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis247
7. Configuration Design Sensitivity Analysis351

Appendix
419
References439
Index445

 


 

Structural Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization II: Nonlinear Systems and Applications

by K. K. Choi and N. H. Kim

Structural design sensitivity analysis concerns the relationship between design variables available to the design engineer and structural responses determined by the laws of mechanics. The dependence of response measures such as displacement, stress, strain, natural frequency, buckling load, acoustic response, frequency response, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH), thermoelastic response, and fatigue life on the material property, sizing, component shape, and configuration design variables is defined through the energy principles (governing equations) of structural mechanics. In this 2-volume set, first- and second- order design sensitivity analyses are presented for static and dynamics responses of both linear and nonlinear elastic structural systems, including elasto-plastic and frictional contact problems.

Book 2, Nonlinear Systems and Applications, covers design sensitivity analysis of nonlinear structural systems using continuum design sensitivity analysis methods. It also discusses practical design tools and applications; sizing and shape design parameterization, design velocity field computation, numerical implementation of the sensitivity for general-purpose code development, and various other practical design applications.

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Contents:

 
Prefacevii

PART III Design Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Structural Systems
8. Nonlinear Structural Analysis453
9. Nonlinear Sizing Design Sensitivity Analysis501
10. Nonlinear Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis537
11. Nonlinear Configuration Design Sensitivity Analysis593

PART IV Design Parameterization and Numerical Implementation
12. Design Parameterization621
13. Numerical Implementation of Sensitivity Analysis653
14. Design Applications695
References757
Index763

 


 

Book Chapters

  1. N. H. Kim, 11.5 Design Optimization, CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering, F. Kreith and D. Y. Goswami ed., CRC Press, NY, pp. 11.45 - 11.92, 2004.

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  3. N. H. Kim, 8. Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Structural Systems, J. S. Arora ed. Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, World Scientific Publishing/Imperial College Press, 2005.

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  5. J. -S. Chen and N. H. Kim, 16. Meshfree Method and Application for Shape Optimization, J. S. Arora ed. Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, World Scientific Publishing/Imperial College Press, 2005.

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  7. D. Thanoon, M. Garbey, N. H. Kim, and B. Bass, A computational framework for breast surgery: Application to breast conserving therapy, Computational Surgery and Dual Training, Ed: M. Garbey, B. L. Bass, C. Collet, M. Mathelin, R. Tran-Son-Tay, Springer, NY, pp. 249 -- 268, 2010, ISBN: 978-1-4419-1122-3

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  9. N. H. Kim, Sensitivity analysis, Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, Ed R. Blockley and W. Shyy, Wiley, NY, 2010

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  11. Garrett Waycaster, Christian Bes, Volodymyr Bilotkach, Christian Gogu, Raphael Haftka and Nam-Ho Kim, The effect of stakeholder interactions on design decisions, Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, N. D. Lagaros and M. Papadrakakis ed., Springer, NY, pp. 413 - 426, 2015. ISBN 978-3-319-18320-6, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-18320-6

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  13. M. Balesdent, L. Brevault, N. PriceG, S. Defoort, R. Le Riche, N. H. Kim, R. T. Haftka and N. Berend, Advanced space vehicle design taking into account multidisciplinary couplings and mixed epistemic/aleatory uncertainties, G. Fasano, Janos, P. (Eds), Space Engineering: Modeling and Optimization with Case Studies, 114, p. 1-48, 2016, Modeling and Optimization with Case Studies, Springer Optimization and Its Applications, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-41508-6_1

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  15. Ting Dong, Raphael T. Haftka, and Nam H. Kim, Advantages of condition-based maintenance over scheduled maintenance using structural health monitoring system, Reliability and Maintenance--An overview of Cases, Ed. L. Kounis, pp. 1-20, 2020. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.83614

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  17. Ting Dong, Dawn An, and Nam H. Kim, Prognostics 102: Efficient Bayesian-based prognostics algorithm in MATLAB, Prognostics, pp. 1-25, 2019. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.82781

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  19. Hyung Jun Park, Dongwoo Lee, Seokgoo Kim, Nam H. Kim, and Joo-Ho Choi, Kalman filter-based systerms approach for prognostics and health management of electic motors, Y. Liu et al. (eds.), Advances in Reliability and Maintainability Methods and Engineering Applications, pp. 515-544, 2023. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-28859-3_21

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