Finite Elements Analysis

The finite element analysis is the simulation of any given physical phenomenon using a numerical technique called finite element method (FEM). Engineers use this method to reduce the number of physical prototypes and experiments, and to optimize components in their design phase to develop better products, faster. For a professional engineer, designer, or hobbyist, the most important thing for learning FEA is to understand the right way to set up a problem. For someone using FEA from this perspective, an FEA software is a black box. Appropriate inputs are applied and corresponding outputs are analyzed to make design decisions. This corresponds to most of the industrial design departments where FEA is used.