Principles of Finite Element Methods
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Welcome to the course!

Welcome to the course!
Course Agreement
Lecture Format
Course Outline
Course Textbook
Course Handouts

Section 1. Introduction.pdf
Section 2. Matrix Algebra.pdf
Section 3. Stiffness Method.pdf
Section 4. MPE Method.pdf
Section 5. Trusses.pdf
Section 6. Beams.pdf
Section 7. Frames.pdf
Section 8. Plane Stress-Strain.pdf
Section 9. Practical Consideration.pdf
Section 10. Examples of FEM.pdf
Section 11. Introduction to Numerical Modeling.pdf
Section 12. Numerical Tools with Focus on Geotechnical Engineering.pdf
Section 13. Introduction to FLAC as a Numerical Tool for Geotechnical Engineers.pdf
Section 14. Model Analysis in FLAC.pdf
Section 1 Introduction to Finite Element Method

Section 1 Introduction Part I.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part II.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part III.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part IV.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part V.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part VI.mp4
Section 1 Introduction Part VII.mp4
Section 2 Matrix Algebra

Section 2 Matrix Algebra.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method

Section 3 Stiffness Method Part I.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part II.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part III.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part IV.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part V.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part VI.mp4
Section 3 Stiffness Method Part VII.mp4
Section 4 Minimum Potential Energy Method

Section 4 MPE Method Part I.mp4
Section 4 MPE Method Part II.mp4
Section 5 Truss Analysis Using Finite Element Method

Section 5 Trusses Part I.mp4
Section 5 Trusses Part II.mp4
Section 5 Trusses Part III.mp4
Section 5 Trusses Part IV.mp4
Section 6 Beam Analysis Using Finite Element Method

Section 6 Beams Part I.mp4
Section 6 Beams Part II.mp4
Section 6 Beams Part III.mp4
Section 7 Frame Analysis Using Finite Element Method

Section 7 Frames Part I.mp4
Section 7 Frames Part II.mp4
Section 8 FE Analysis of Plane Strain and Plane Stress Elements

Section 8 2D Elements Part I.mp4
Section 8 2D Elements Part II.mp4
Section 9 Practical Consideration of Finite Element Method

Notes on Part 2 of the Course
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Section 9 Practical Considerations Part I.mp4
Section 9 Practical Considerations Part II.mp4
Section 9 Practical Considerations Part III.mp4
Section 10 Practical Examples of Finite Element Modeling

Section 10 Examples Part I.mp4
Section 10 Examples Part II.mp4
Section 11 Introduction to Numerical Modeling

Section 11.mp4
Section 12 Numerical Tools with Focus on Geotechnical Engineering

Section 12 Numerical Tools Part I.mp4
Section 12 Numerical Tools Part II.m4v
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC as a Numerical Tool for Geotechnical Engineers

Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part I.mp4
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part II.mp4
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part III.mp4
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part IV.mp4
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part V.mp4
Section 13 Introduction to FLAC Part VI.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC

Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part I.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part II.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part III.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part IV.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part V.mp4
Section 14 Model Analysis in FLAC Part VI.mp4
Homework Examples

HW1 Matrix Problems and Solutions.pdf
HW2 FE Method Problems and Solutions.pdf
HW3 Trusses Problems and Solutions.pdf
HW4 Beams Problems and Solutions.pdf
HW5 Frames and Planes Problems and Solutions.pdf
Final Notes, Certificate, and Exam

Thank you for taking the course!
Final Exam
Finite Element Exam File.docx

Homework Examples

Homework problems are provided as additional resources and examples for participants. In each section, participants get access to both problems and solutions of the homework. Participants are not required to submit and return the homework and they can consider the problems as self-study materials.

5 Lessons