Webinar Series (January 12): Finite Element Method (Part 4 of 6) – Solution Methods – Structural Equations, Physical Parameters, and Analysis Errors

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DATE: January 12, 2027

TIME: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

Continuing Education Credit: 0.10 CEU (1.0 PDH)

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Access Period: 30 days

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To earn CEU (PDH) credit, individuals must purchase the webinar and attend the live webinar for the entire duration (or pass the quiz available after the webinar).

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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.

Document Details

Author: Abbas Mokhtarzadeh and Ganesh Thiagarajan

Publication Year: 2027

ISBN:

Categories: Concrete Fundamentals, Concrete Technology, Design, Finite Element Analysis, History

Formats: Online Learning

Table of Contents

Learning objectives:

1. Describe the role of simultaneous equations in finite element structural analysis.

2. Explain key physical parameters used in static and dynamic finite element analysis, including stiffness, damping, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, deformation, force, and stress.

3. Identify common solution approaches and data storage considerations used in finite element analysis.

4. Explain how matrix sparsity, conditioning, and other optimization concepts can affect analysis execution, warnings, errors, and interpretation of results.

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