Explanation of the method with truss structures
Approximation character of the FE method
Principle of virtual displacements
Stiffness matrix of beams in bending
Fundamentals of plate theory (plates in plane stress)
Stiffness matrix of a rectangular plate element in plane stress
Convergence studies
Calculation of plates in plane stress using the FE method
Mechanical fundamentals of plate theory (plates in bending)
Common types of plate elements in bending
Modelling of T-beams
Elastic restraints
Modelling of columns
Calculation a complete floor system
Non-linear calculations