Outline

• Introduction to Finite Element Formulations

• Direct Stiffness Method for Linear Elasticity Problems

• Element Shape Functions, Tetrahedron T4 Implementation

• Generalized Finite Element Formulations (Weighted Residuals Methods and Variational Methods)

• Tetrahedron T10 Implementation

• “Hierarchical” Shape Functions, Tetrahedron TP2 Implementation

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