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The finite element method in engineering

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In this paper, the Finite Element Method is used to derive a system equation from a set of finite element vectors and matrices and then to solve the problem of finding the solution.
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1. Overview of the Finite Element Method, 2. Discretization of the Domain, 3. Interpolation Models, 4. Higher Order and Isoparametric Elements, 5. Derivation of Element Matrices and Vectors, 6. Assembly of Element Matrices and Vectors and Derivation of System Equations, 7. Numerical Solution of Finite Element Equations, 8. Basic Equations and Solution Procedure, 9. Analysis of Trusses, Beams and Frames, 10. Analysis of Plates, 11. Analysis of Three-Dimensional Problems, 12. Dynamic Analysis, 13. Formulation and Solution Procedure, 14. One-Dimensional Problems, 15. Two-Dimensional Problems, 16. Three-Dimensional Problems, 17. Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics, 18. Inviscid and Incompressible Flows, 19. Viscous and Non-Newtonian Flows, 20. Solution of Quasi-Harmonic Equations, 21. Solution of Helmhotz Equation, 22. Solution of Reynolds Equation, Appendix-A Green Greass Theorem.

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