The book "Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis" by K. J. Bathe, published by Prentice-Hall Inc. in 1982, is a comprehensive guide to the Finite Element Method (FEM) and its applications in various engineering fields. The author, a renowned expert in FEM, aims to provide a thorough understanding of the method and its practical implementation in solving complex problems in solids, structures, heat transfer, fluid flow, and electromagnetic fields. The book is divided into 12 chapters across 3 sections. The first two chapters introduce the matrix method, covering basic operations, vector spaces, and linear transformations. Chapter 3 delves into fundamental engineering concepts, including steady-state analysis, eigenvalue problems, and dynamic problem propagation. Chapters 4 and 5 focus on the basic formulation of FEM, including beam and plate elements, and the introduction of generalized coordinates. Chapter 6 discusses nonlinear analysis in solid and structural mechanics, while Chapter 7 covers heat transfer, seepage, and fluid flow. Chapter 8 addresses large-scale problem-solving methods, and Chapters 9 and 10 explore direct integration methods for dynamic problems. Chapter 11 covers vector iteration methods, and the final chapter discusses solutions to large eigenproblems. The reviewer, H. Saunders, praises the book for its clear and detailed explanations, recommending it for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field of FEM.The book "Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis" by K. J. Bathe, published by Prentice-Hall Inc. in 1982, is a comprehensive guide to the Finite Element Method (FEM) and its applications in various engineering fields. The author, a renowned expert in FEM, aims to provide a thorough understanding of the method and its practical implementation in solving complex problems in solids, structures, heat transfer, fluid flow, and electromagnetic fields. The book is divided into 12 chapters across 3 sections. The first two chapters introduce the matrix method, covering basic operations, vector spaces, and linear transformations. Chapter 3 delves into fundamental engineering concepts, including steady-state analysis, eigenvalue problems, and dynamic problem propagation. Chapters 4 and 5 focus on the basic formulation of FEM, including beam and plate elements, and the introduction of generalized coordinates. Chapter 6 discusses nonlinear analysis in solid and structural mechanics, while Chapter 7 covers heat transfer, seepage, and fluid flow. Chapter 8 addresses large-scale problem-solving methods, and Chapters 9 and 10 explore direct integration methods for dynamic problems. Chapter 11 covers vector iteration methods, and the final chapter discusses solutions to large eigenproblems. The reviewer, H. Saunders, praises the book for its clear and detailed explanations, recommending it for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field of FEM.