MA5940 Finite element method and applications


Course Details

Introduction and basic concepts, Finite element spaces, Mathematical fundamentals and computer algorithms, Variations and weighted residual techniques, Abstract formulation of FEM for elliptic equations, Applications to Elastic stress analysis using linear elements, FEM for parabolic and hyperbolic equations, Unsteady heat flow analysis, Mixed-FEM, Nonlinear, Curved, Isoparametric plate and shell elements, Fluid flow, Material nonlinearity including plasticity, Creeping viscous flow and Boundary element formulation for elastostatic problem, Adaptive mesh refinement and large problem solvers.

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