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FINITE ELEMENTS I

Class notes

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Course Outline

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Chapter 1. Fundamental Concepts

Chapter 2. One-Dimensional Problems
Chapter 3. Transport Problems
Chapter 4. Two- and Three-Dimensional Problems
Chapter 5. Isoparametric Elements
Chapter 6. Mixed and Penalty Methods
Chapter 7. Calculus of Variations and Energy Principles
Chapter 8. C0 Beam and Plate Elements

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References

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T. J. R. Hughes, The Finite Element Method,

Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1987.
M. N. Bismarck-Nasr, Finite Elements in Applied
Mechanics, Abaet, So Paulo, 1993.
R. Weinstock, Calculus of Variations with
Applications to Physics and Engineering,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1952.

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