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Teaching Finite Element Method of Structural Line Elements Assisted by Open Source FreeMat
Waluyo Adi Siswanto and Agung Setyo Darmawan
Corresponding Author: Waluyo Adi Siswanto
Submitted: November 28, 2011
Accepted: January 04, 2012
Published: May 15, 2012 |
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One of the important objectives in teaching finite element method at introductory level is to bring
students into the comprehension of finite element procedures. This study presents a strategy of teaching
structural line elements involving an open source computer-aided learning tool FreeMat integrated with another
open source CALFEM finite element toolbox. FreeMat, which is a programming based learning tool, is used
together with other higher level learning tools; Open/Libre Office Spreadsheet and LISA finite element analysis
application package. The spreadsheet is the main learning tool for students to implement finite element
procedures whereas FreeMat is used for verification purpose in programming approach and LISA provides a
practical skill in using finite element package program. Involving FreeMat in the learning process provides a
quick verification check for the finite element solution. This verification tool helps students when they
implement finite element procedures to solve structural problems.
Key words: Calfem, computer aided learning, finite element method, FreeMat, open source software, ,
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Waluyo Adi Siswanto and Agung Setyo Darmawan, . Teaching Finite Element Method of Structural Line Elements Assisted by Open Source FreeMat. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (10): 1277-1286.
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ISSN (Online): 2040-7467
ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 |
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