Introduction

• 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