One popular method of solving these types of equations, and the one FreeFem++ uses, is the finite-element method. The basic idea with this method is to take the entire problem domain and subdivide it ...

ABSTRACT The helical spring is one of fundamental mechanical elements used in various industrial applications such as valves, suspension mechanisms, shock and vibration absorbers, hand levers, etc. In ...

In advanced engineering circles, the finite element method — or, more commonly, finite element analysis — is a real staple. With the advent of more powerful home computers, though, even… ...