Introduction
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- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- A numerical method for solving engineering optimization/simulation problems
- Structural
- Thermal
- Acoustics
- Aerodynamics
Reduces a complex geometry (typically a math model) to many simple elements
Loads are applied to the elements
The elements are individually analyzed
The relationships among the elements are propagated to predict the response of the
entire geometry
Example

Examples of Elements

TEC452 Home
FEA Index
Introduction
The FEA Process
Typical Elements
Simple Analysis
Assemblage
Sample FEA Models
FEA Tools