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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $57.53 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
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| eCampus 365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
$64.98 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks 365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
$64.98 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$67.82 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks New |
New | $78.70 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Knetbooks New |
New | $79.10 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
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| eCampus New |
New | $79.50 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$249.99 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $57.53 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$249.99 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| BiggerBooks New |
New | $78.70 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks New |
New | $79.10 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus New |
New | $79.50 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
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| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$67.82 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| eCampus 365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
$64.98 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks 365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
365 Day eBook (expires 10/20/2027) |
$64.98 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| VitalSource eBook |
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| RedShelf eTextbook |
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Presenting intelligent and effective use of ANSYS. While many good textbooks cover the theory of finite element modeling, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS is the only text available that incorporates ANSYS as an integral part of its content. Moaveni presents the theory of finite element analysis, explores its application as a design/modeling tool, and explains in detail how to use ANSYS intelligently and effectively. The 5th Edition consists of 15 chapters and includes additions and changes incorporated in response to suggestions and requests from professors, students, and professionals using the 4th Edition. The new edition provides a new section on ANSYS Workbench with examples, new videos, and new PowerPoint lecture slides for instructors. For courses in Finite Element Analysis, offered in Mechanical or Civil and Environmental Engineering departments. Pearson…
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