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Introduction to Finite Elements

Systems

FEM analysis scheme


Step 1: Divide the truss into bar/truss elements connected to
each other through special points (nodes)
Step 2: Describe the behavior of each bar element (i.e. derive its
stiffness matrix and load vector in local AND global coordinate
system)
Step 3: Describe the behavior of the entire truss by putting
together the behavior of each of the bar elements (by assembling
their stiffness matrices and load vectors)
Step 4: Apply appropriate boundary conditions and solve

Heat conduction

Fluid flow

The three systems


have the same
basic topology,
i.e. the same
relationship
between nodes
and elements.

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