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dc.contributor.authorKanyeto, O.J.
dc.date.accessioned2011-02-10T09:23:58Z
dc.date.available2011-02-10T09:23:58Z
dc.date.issued1999
dc.identifier.citationKanyeto, O.J. (1999) Finite elements in practice: a review of engineering's most versatile method, Botswana Journal of Technology, Vol.8, No.1, pp.44-52en_US
dc.identifier.issn1019 1593
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10311/681
dc.description.abstractAdvantages of using Finite Element Method (FEM)in structural engineering practice are presented in this paper.A brief description of the method is given with the aim to illustrate the rich solid mathematical basis that makes its foundation.The paper then presents some guidelines on how to build a good model for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) purposes. The guideline emphasises the need for the analyst to have a clear understanding of the physical problem and of the behaviour of the elements he employs to carry out the analysis.A practical example presented in order to illustrate the type of analysis and results that can be obtained from a commercial FE software package. This example forms part of the research work that was carried out by the author.And finally, it is recommended that all practicing structural engineers must learn the basics of finite element method, and be equiped with some FE software packagess. Since it is the most commonly used and trusted method in the world of engineering today. In order to keep up with the rest of the world in engineering advancements, the author finds it vital to equip all engineers with the latest engineering software packages and to elevate continuing engineering education.en_US
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dc.publisherUniversity of Botswanaen_US
dc.subjectFinite element methoden_US
dc.subjectFinite element analysisen_US
dc.titleFinite elements in practice: a review of engineerin's most versatile methoden_US
dc.typePublished Articleen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of Botswanaen_US


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