· To explain the principle of the finite element method applied to Mechanics, and the main difficulties occurring when solving problems. · To discover a finite element software. · To work in little group solving a problem using finite element method.
· Introduction to finite elements calculation · General presentation of the method, theoretical aspects · Different types of elements · Convergence, boundary conditions, non-linearity · Practical damage Static calculations, in 2D and 3D Projects by groups of 2 or 3 students