Cellular (foam-like) and porous materials are employed in a wide range of applications including heat and mass transfer where the thermal properties determine the efficiency. Combining different physical properties, e.g., high mechanical damping together with heat insulation and relatively high spec[...]

This textbook presents finite element methods using exclusively one-dimensional elements. The aim is to present the complex methodology in an easily understandable but mathematically correct fashion. The approach of one-dimensional elements enables the reader to focus on the understanding of the pri[...]