Finite Element Computation with Triangular Elements for Rectangular Blocks

Resource Overview

Finite element analysis program for rectangular blocks using triangular elements, featuring automatic mesh generation and post-processing visualization capabilities.

Detailed Documentation

This program implements finite element computation for rectangular blocks using triangular elements, incorporating key functionalities such as automatic mesh generation and automated post-processing visualization. Users can specify parameters including block dimensions, element density, and mesh precision during computation setup. The mesh generation algorithm employs Delaunay triangulation for optimal element connectivity, while the visualization module utilizes contour plotting and deformation animation for result interpretation. Comprehensive documentation accompanies the program, detailing implementation methodologies like stiffness matrix assembly and boundary condition application. Suitable for both academic research and engineering applications, this tool provides efficient numerical solutions for finite element analysis, structural mechanics, and seismic engineering through its robust computational core and MATLAB-based visualization framework.