Alan Morris has recently retired from his post at Cranfield University in the UK as Professor of Structural Analysis. His range of expertise covers the development and application of optimal design and analysis systems, with special emphasis on the finite element methods and structural optimisation programs. Previously, he was a Principal Research Officer in the Royal Aircraft Establishment (now QinetiQ) at Farnborough and was head of the Structures and Optimization Sections at the Advanced Concepts Section.
The book is highly recommended for all engineering students, researchers and practicing engineers involved in developing/ utilising finite element techniques. I have confidence that even an experienced analyst would benefit from a review of this material! (The Aeronautical Journal, March 2010)