Subjects

During the lectures the following topics are discussed:

1. Introduction to the Finite Element Method and finite element formulation using the Direct Stiffness Approach
2. Finite Element formulation using the Variational Approach
3. Finite Element formulation using the Weighted Residual Approach
4. The Beam element
5. Isoparametric formulation and Triangular elements
6. Post-Processing and Convergence
7. The Quadrilateral element
8. Extra Notes

Note that only the lecture slides and not the recordings of topic 6 are accessible on OCW. This was an interactive lecture treating an assignment that is only available in the paid course.