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Webinar Series: Finite Element Method (Part 4 of 6) – Solution Methods – Structural Equations, Physical Parameters, and Analysis Errors

January 12, 2027 to January 12, 2027

Starting Time:   1:00PM EST

End Time:   2:00PM EST

Sponsor(s): American Concrete Institute

Description:
This webinar is Part 4 of a six-part series on the finite element method (FEM) for approximate structural analysis. The series presents practical concepts for linear elastic finite element analysis of structures, including preprocessing, analysis, and post-processing. The series is intended to bridge mathematical concepts and physical engineering behavior so practitioners can better evaluate finite element structural models and analysis results. Viewing the previous parts is encouraged but not required.

Part 4 introduces simultaneous equations used in finite element structural analysis and explains key physical parameters in static and dynamic analysis, including stiffness, damping, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, deformation, force, and stress. The webinar also describes solution approaches, data storage considerations, matrix optimization, and common warnings and errors that may occur during finite element analysis.

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