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Indeed, instead of using conservative assumptions to make an inaccurate hand calculation work on a complex problem, you can conduct a simulation, capture the real failure modes, and compute the critical parts of your design in a multitude of different configurations.
An engineer with very good knowledge of FEA is much more versatile than one who does not know it well, and since the modeling techniques are universal, mastering FEA will permit you to navigate various types of industries and work on diverse projects all over the world.
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The FEA Academy book "Practical Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineers" offers the best practical methods and guidelines for the development and validation of finite element models. Its objective is to give mechanical structural engineers the keys to developing accurate and reliable finite element models by avoiding the most frequent errors.
Because learning FEA is a lot more than just learning a software
Book Review
Read the review of "Practical Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineers" in the Winter 2020 issue of the "Engineering Reality Magazine" by James Pura, Product Marketing Manager at MSC Software.
Provides a Breath of Fresh Air"

Dr. Keith Hanna, VP marketing Hexagon | MSC Software

Andreea Pirjolea, CAE Engineer | Munich, Germany

This book is an absolute must read for any FEA engineer, regardless of experience. The book offers fantastically clear explanations covering a wide range of FEA topics which are of huge benefit to any FEA engineer. The underlying theory is explained to the reader in an easy to follow and methodical process whilst maintaining a very high level of detail. There are also many industry related examples provided, where the author has encapsulated a vast amount of experience in the field. As the FEA Lead Engineer at Airframe Designs Limited UK, I strongly recommend this book to any engineer looking to further their knowledge, skills and competency in the field of finite element modelling and simulation.
Bill Thorne, FEA Lead Engineer | Airframe Designs Limited, UK

Peter Barrett, FEA Specialist and FEA Trainer

Donald Maloy, FEA Consultant

Garth Pearce, Associate Professor at University of New South Wales, Australia

Hugues Jeancolas, VP Product Management | MSC Software

Tony Abbey FRAeS, FEA Evangelist, Consultant and Mentor | FETraining (www.FETraining.net)

James Pura, Product Marketing Manager | MSC Software

Cassandra Radigan, Educational Program Manager | MSC Software

Dominique’s book, "Practical Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineers", hits the nail on the head. In a very simple, easy and didactic way the book has been able to address everything I wanted to know about FEA and had practically given up on finding it in a textbook. Without giving up the theory about FEA, the book explains everything that any engineer, regardless of the area of expertise, has always needed to learn in a textbook since how to define your strategy in FEA, kinds of elements, meshing, boundary conditions, etc. The book is outstanding as a whole, from the didactic explanations to the quality of the print.
If you’re looking for a book on FEA to start your learning or, even if you are an experienced user, this book is for you. Thank you, Dominique, and congratulations on this achievement.
Edson Gusmões, Specialist Engineer II

Josh Hammer, PE | Senior Design Engineer at Link-Belt Cranes, USA

Balázs Fekete, PhD, Mechanical FEA Engineer | NASA Kennedy Space Center

Marcelo Nogoseke, Engineer Lead - System Stress | Aerion Supersonic

Berceanu Petre Adrian, FEA Engineer | Tata Technologies USA

Steffan Evans, FEA Consulting and Training | Evotech Computer-Aided Engineering Ltd

Saïd Sadouk, P.Eng., M.A.Sc. | Independent Consultant in Aerostructures - Lecturer at Concordia University

Alba Yunta, Stress Engineer | Madrid, Spain

Jashan Ramsurn, Mechanical Engineer | Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V.

When Dominique started talking about his book project, he intrigued me a lot and I started following him. I knew his book would become a reference for all FEA engineers because it is the result of decades of experience.
When I received my copy, I had confirmation. Extremely accurate, with many illustrations, a little bit of theory and a lot of practical examples, It provides what an FEA engineer needs to be able to be autonomous in structural analysis.
If you are an aspiring engineer you can't miss it, I highly recommend it.
Luca Filippone, Ingegneria Meccanica Indirizzo Aeronautico

Pierre Lafortune, Numerical Simulation Specialist | Idra Simulation

Muerus R. Rodrigues, MASc. Mechanical Engineering | Concordia University, Montreal (QC), Canada

Chiraag Bohra, Thermal Engineer | Torino, Italy

Tahar Boudjelal, M.Sc, M.Eng, PhD | Aerostructure FEA Consultant

Ninad Mehta, Mechanical & FEA Engineer | University of Colorado Boulder

Miguel A. Tomas, Independent Aerostructures Consultant | Lecturer at UPC-BarcelonaTech University

Luis Otávio Alves, Partner & Engineering Manager | SAMT Engineering Solution

Said Jazouli, Eng, M.Sc.A, M.Eng, Ph.D | Independent Consultant in Aerostructure

Bruno Provencher, Independent Consultant, FEA & Stress Specialist | MSC Software

Emery Secillano, Facade Engineer | ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

Artur Chamerski, Mechanical Team Leader ~ Simulations

Ali Safian, Ph.D. Student and Teaching Assistant | University of Manitoba

Shreenidhi Chinnari, Asst. Lead Structural Engineer | Vestas Portugal

Yatin Chhabra, FEA & Design Engineer

Amit (Prakash) Naik, FEA Analyst

Rahul Menon, Technical Specialist – Stress Analysis | Gulfstream Aerospace Co.

Edris Dabiri (D. Sc.) | University Instructor and Structural Analyst

Puneet Jagpaul | Research Assistant Concordia University

It includes all necessary information’s you need to know while doing a FEA analysis from building up your model to postprocessing and understanding analysis results. It also includes the verification checks to make sure that your model is correctly builded up. It is highly recommended to all FEA Engineers.
Haydar Dirik, M.Sc Mechanical Analyst | ASML, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Anindya Bhattacharya | Mechanical Engineer at National Grid UK Ltd. - United Kingdom

Faisal M. Mukhtar, PhD | Associate Professor at King Fahd University - Saudi Arabia

Wallace G. Ferreira | Full Professor of Structural Engineering at UFABC | Former Senior CAE Specialist at Ford Motor Company - Brazil

Steve Bell | Analysis Manager at Magma Global - UK

Sayed Ghalleby | Mechanical Engineer - Tunisia

Chris Hall | FEA Consultant/Director at Value Design Ltd, UK

Ikechukwu Onyenezido | Concordia University

José A. Santelli | UTN-Facultad Regional General Pacheco, Buenos Aires
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