1. MECH300H Introduction to Finite Element Methods
Dr. Wenjing Ye
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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2. Numerical Methods – Definition and Advantages
Definition: Methods that seek quantitative approximations to the solutions of mathematical problems
Advantages:

3. What is a Numerical Method – An Example

4. What is a Numerical Method – An Example

5. What is a Numerical Method – An Example

6. What is a Numerical Method – An Example

7. What is a Numerical Method – An Example

8. What is a Finite Element Method

9. Discretization
1-D
2-D
?-D
3-D
Hybrid

10. Numerical Interpolation Non-exact Boundary Conditions
Approximation
Numerical Interpolation
Non-exact Boundary Conditions

11. Applications of Finite Element Methods
Structural & Stress Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
Acoustic Analysis
Electro-Magnetic Analysis
Manufacturing Processes
Fluid Dynamics