Course in The Finite Element Method
This course provides a practical introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM) focused on modeling plate components under thermal and pressure loads using steel materials. Participants will learn to implement meshing strategies, nonlinear analyses, and thermal-structural couplings, while validating results through checks and hand calculations to ensure reliable modeling and reporting skills.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise course in the Finite Element Method teaches you how to model plate components, define realistic thermal and pressure loads, and choose suitable material data for steel. You learn practical meshing strategies, nonlinear options, and thermal–structural coupling, then validate results with checks and hand calculations. Finish ready to build reliable models and produce clear, defensible technical reports.
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Develop skills
- FEM modelling choices: build efficient 2D/3D plate models with sound assumptions.
- Steel data for FEM: select temperature-dependent properties and strength limits fast.
- Thermal–structural setup: apply loads, contacts, and couplings in common FEM solvers.
- Mesh and convergence: choose elements, refine locally, and prove mesh independence.
- FEM validation and reporting: check errors, compare to codes, and deliver clear reports.
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