Mathematics of the FEM

A course presentation introducing the mathematics of the finite element method through approximation, residuals, basis functions, and assembly. It uses the open-source Maxima computer algebra system for worked examples.

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A course presentation introducing the mathematics of the finite element method through approximation, residuals, basis functions, and assembly. It uses the open-source Maxima computer algebra system for worked examples.

Course PDH2011 · Finite element foundations 43 pages

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Robert Fithen, PhD

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