The finite element method (FEM) (sometimes referred to as finite element analysis) is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions of partial differential equations (PDE) as well as of integral equations. The solution approach is based either on eliminating the differential equation completely (steady state problems), or rendering the PDE into an approximating system of [...]

Part I: Finite Element Discretization and the Direct Stiffness Method. Download the book on Introduction to Finite Element Methods. This is part 1. For part-2 and 3 check other posts or the related posts.

Part II: Mathematical Formulation of Finite Elements

Part III: Computer Implementation of Finite Elements

Part IV: Introduction to Dynamics and Vibrations

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elCalcA program for engineering calculation of structures (steel,concrete and other), being an add-on to any FEM (Finite Element Method) [...]