Overview of finite element concepts. Linear static analysis; bar, beam and planar elements. Equation formulations. Isoparametric elements. Introduction to a commercial finite element software; modelling, errors and accuracy, 3D solids and solids of revolution; plates and shells. Introduction to nonlinear procedures. Thermal analysis; steady state and transient response. Dynamics and vibration; free vibration, modal superposition, damping, harmonic and transient responses.
