Objective
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a numerical technique for finding solutions to partial differential equations (PDE) as well as integral equations. In Civil Engineering, the finite element method is used to analyze and design a variety of structural systems – residential and industrial buildings, bridges, dams, foundations, transmission towers and roadways, to name a few. The benefits of FEM include increased accuracy promoting efficient design, better insight into critical design parameters, virtual prototyping, fewer hardware prototypes, a faster and less expensive design cycle, increased productivity, and increased revenue.
The purpose of this workshop is to:
• Understand the fundamentals of finite element analysis.
• Use the GS‐USA Frame computer program for analysis and optimal design of planar truss and frames.
• Use GS-USA Frame3D computer program for the analysis of 3D structures using beam and shell elements.
• Use of GS‐USA Frame, Frame3D and ASUTruss computer programs for understanding structural dynamics.
