Topic:Finite element analysis

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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS!

A subject area of Computational Solid Mechanics
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Finite element analysis

Finite element analysis is the process of using the finite element method to analyze problems in mechanics. The finite element method is a numerical technique that is used to solve the governing partial differential equations of solid mechanics.

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Subtopics

  • Linear finite element analysis
  • Nonlinear finite element analysis
  • Analysis of plates and shells
  • Fluid structure interaction
  • Thermal analysis
  • Mesh generation
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  • Started : August 9, 2007
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Complicated problems still have to be treated by methods of approximation. The essence of all approximation methods is discretization. - Carlos Felippa

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Finite element analysis External links

Finite Element Open Source Software

Pre- and Post-Processors

Nonlinear Finite Elements

Linear Finite Elements

Extended Finite Elements (X-FEM)
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