"The authors are the originators of isogeometric analysis,are excellent scientists and good educators. It is very original.There is no other book on this topic."
--René de Borst, Eindhoven University ofTechnology
Written by leading experts in the field and featuring fullyintegrated colour throughout, Isogeometric Analysis provides agroundbreaking solution for the integration of CAD and FEAtechnologies. Tom Hughes and his researchers, Austin Cottrell andYuri Bazilevs, present their pioneering isogeometric approach,which aims to integrate the two techniques of CAD and FEA usingprecise NURBS geometry in the FEA application. This technologyoffers the potential to revolutionise automobile, ship and airplanedesign and analysis by allowing models to be designed, tested andadjusted in one integrative stage.
Providing a systematic approach to the topic, the authors beginwith a tutorial introducing the foundations of IsogeometricAnalysis, before advancing to a comprehensive coverage of the mostrecent developments in the technique. The authors offer a clearexplanation as to how to add isogeometric capabilities to existingfinite element computer programs, demonstrating how to implementand use the technology. Detailed programming examples and datasetsare included to impart a thorough knowledge and understanding ofthe material.
* Provides examples of different applications, showing the readerhow to implement isogeometric models
* Addresses readers on both sides of the CAD/FEA divide
* Describes Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) basisfunctions