NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

August 17-August 21, 2009 Austin TX A short course taught by Thomas J. R. Hughes and Ted Belytschko Learn the methods and the basics of nonlinear finite elements from two international experts in the field and get up to date on the latest research in finite elements. S ome of the topics are: Nonlinear constitutive equations Time integration Element Technology Multiscale analysis Isogeometric methods Finite elements in fluids XFEM an d level sets Meshfree methods Plates and shells Fluid-structure interaction A limited number of graduate student registrations at reduced tuitions are available. Registrants will receive three books as part of their registration fee: T Belytschko, WK Liu and B M oran Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures J Simo and TJR Hughes Computational Inelasticity TJR Hughes The Finite Element Method For more details see http://feshortcourse.com