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Summary notes on entire content of Finite Elements Method (FEM) module, covering the fundamentals of finite element theory that can be applied to analysing structural, fluid, and thermodynamics problems. Hand-written, coloured notes, with images, graphs, equations, derivations, and relevant tips. Topics include: - Fundamentals of FEM/FEA - Shape functions - Beam finite element methods - Numerical methods - Triangle and quadrilateral elements - Stress, strain, and distortion analysis

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