METE362C Finite Element Method: Chapter 1

Finite Element Method (______) is a numerical technique for solving complex engineering and physics problems.

Area of one triangle: ______ of the circle:

Complicated or smooth objects can be represented by geometrically simple pieces (elements). The process of modeling a body by dividing it into an equivalent system of smaller bodies of units (finite elements) interconnected at points common to two or more elements (nodal points or nodes) and/or boundary lines and/or surfaces is called ______.

Understand the basic concept and brief history of finite element method. Familiarize with matrix Notation and Computational Tools. Comprehend the Finite Element Analysis Process. Appreciate the scope and benefits of FEM. What is ______?

Figure 1. Ensure structural integrity of pumps and compressors using Finite Element Analysis TO ______ IT MORE…

Let’s take a simple 2D shape, a ______.

In 1943, Courant introduced ______ methods

Turner, Clough, Martin, and Topp contributed to the understanding of ______

In 1960, Clough developed the Finite Element method for ______ Analysis

By 1970, the application of ______ computers became common

In the 1980s, there was a shift towards using ______ computers

The procedure for FEM in Structural Analysis includes dividing the structure into pieces known as ______