One-Dimensional Temperature Distribution

Three-Dimensional Elements
Tetrahedral, Rectangular Prism (Brick)
3-D Continua

Domain Approximation
Element
Interpolation/Approximation
Numerical Integration Errors
(Including Spatial and Time
Integration)
Computer Errors (Round-Off,
Etc., )

Can handle bodies comprised of

nonhomogeneous materials:
Every element in the model
could be assigned a different
set of material properties.
Can handle bodies comprised of
nonisotropic materials:
Orthotropic
Anisotropic
Special material effects are handled:
Temperature dependent
properties.
Plasticity
Creep
Swelling
Special geometric effects can be
modeled:
Large displacements.
Large rotations.