Finite Element Methods in Civil and Mechanical Engineering: A Mathematical Introduction - Paperbackby Arzhang Angoshtari (Author), Ali Gerami Matin (Author) The finite element method is widely employed for numerical simulations in engineering and science due to its accuracy and efficiency. This concise introduction to the mathematical theory of the finite element method presents a selection of applications in civil and mechanical engineering including beams, elastic membranes, the wave equation, heat transfer, seepage in embankment, soil