Explores the weak formulation and Galerkin method in Finite Element Method applications, including boundary conditions and linear systems of equations.
Explores a priori error estimation in the finite elements method, covering convergence analysis, orthogonality, weak formulations, and optimal precision.
Explores the local approach of the finite element method, covering nodal shape functions, solution restrictions, sizes, boundary conditions, and assembly operations.
Introduces linear statics for linear elastic solids in small deformations, stress equilibrium, the Virtual Work Principle, and the Finite Element Method.