The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics - University of Michigan | Coursera (starts in February!)

Thoughts on Coursera FEM course?

This semester we had an overview of FEM but we didn't really go in depth, I have played with simulation software for quite a time and I always wanted to know how they work under the hood, good resources aren't very much online but wi found this course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/finite-element-method After reading the syllabus it looks like teaching FEM from the more mathematical, pure theoretical and abstract point of view (I really care primarily about structural and stress analysis). Anyone took the course? How difficult is it (I'm not that good with differential equations but I already code in C++) Would it be a good start or do you recommend any other resources?

In my case, I followed a course on Finite Element Method on Coursera. During the coursework, for solving the computation assignment, the course coordinators provided AWS access. I highly recommend that course.

Here's the link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/finite-element-method

You don't need to use commercial software to learn FEA. As it just teaches you to understand the UI of the software without really understanding the physics/mechanics of what you're trying modeling. If you actually want to learn FEA see the link below.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/finite-element-method/home/welcome

I am currently learning CFD with this MOOC : https://www.coursera.org/learn/finite-element-method/home/welcome

It describes the equations and the numerical method. We put into practice what we have learned by coding solvers in C++ (does not require any preliminary knowledge).

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I propose other links :

https://enterfea.com/finite-element-analysis-by-hand/

https://csml.berkeley.edu/Notes/ME280A.pdf

https://matematicas.unex.es/\~coco/Modelizacion/FEMLarson_Bengzon.pdf