out the assemblage of finite elements.
The process of finite element analysis is shown in
Fig. 4.1.
Change of Physical
Physical Problems
Problem
Mathematical model governed by
differential operations Improve mathematical
Geometry model
Kinematics
Material constants
Loading
Boundary Conditions
Finite element solution
Choice of
Finite elements
Mesh density
Solution parameters Refine mesh,
Representation of Solution parameters
Finite element Loading etc.
solution of Boundary Conditions etc.,
mathematical
model
Assessment of accuracy of finite element
solution and mathematical model
Interpretation of results Refine analysis
Design improvements of the
structure
Fig. 4.1 The finite element analysis procedure
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