Ehab Ellobody, Associate Professor, Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Egypt, Ran Feng, Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, China, Ben Young, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, An authoritative guide to finite elements analysis in terms of its applications for metal structures: Focuses on finite element modeling, details and the choice of element type and mesh size. Explains and list the commonly used linear and nonlinear analyses in finite element modeling of metal structures, Provides illustrative examples for finite element models developed for the structural behavior of metal columns, beams and tubular connections, Originally developed for aerospace structural analysis, Finite-elements analysis (FEA) has emerged as a useful alternative to the traditional use of experimental investigation methods. Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures carefully explains the different elements and how they are used to improve the design accuracy of metal structures. Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures provides a step by step approach for building finite element models from "A to Z". With this book in hand, Structural Engineers, Designers and researchers will have a valuable, authoritative guide to finite elements analysis in terms of its applications for metal structures and their use in: infrastructure engineering; earthquake engineering; structure-fluid-soil interaction; structural reliability/stability; life assessment/integrity; structural health monitoring; structural dynamics; and optimization. The book begins with an introduction to the calculations and a description of the different type metal structures such as: columns, beams and tubular connections and a general review of the fundamentals. This is followed by a discussion of the most commonly used linear and nonlinear analyses in finite element modeling. Book jacket.