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Finite Elements for Truss and Frame Structures

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This chapter shortly introduces the context of the finite element method and common teaching approaches. Furthermore, we motivate our choice for a free computer algebra system.

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  1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

    Andreas Öchsner

  2. Institute of Mechanics, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

    Resam Makvandi

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Öchsner, A., Makvandi, R. (2019). Introduction. In: Finite Elements for Truss and Frame Structures. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94941-3_1

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