A comprehensive text presenting a detailed description of the theory along with computer programmes that can be readily used by students and practicing engineers for stress analysis. The finite element formulations are developed through easy-to-follow derivations for the analysis of plane stress/strain and axisymmetric solid, plate-bending, three-dimensional solid and shell problems. The book includes: general purpose computer programme, PASSFEM, with an element library for six types of elements with three element shapes for each type of stress analysis; a unified treatment for the analysis of framed structure based on the finite element displacement model; a new chapter on conduction heat transfer; and over 190 exercises provided to enhance numerical skills.