CE 665 Finite Element Method
Outline for Final Report


  • Problem Definition
    • The physical problem
      • Draw figure to describe problem
      • Define all variables and parameters
      • Define the physical boundary conditions
    • The mathematical problem
      • Define the governing equation and state what it enforces.
      • Show the weak form of the equation.
      • On a second figure, show all mathematical
        boundary conditions.
  • The Finite Element Approximation
    • State the fem code you used.
    • Describe the element you used.
    • Show mesh(es) that you used.
    • Include graphic output from newnum.m
    • Show all user input files you wrote for the primary fem code.
      Include in these file comments to describe what is there.
  • The Finite Element Analysis
    • Show results (graphical as well as specific values if important).
    • Discuss convergence (how do you know the results are accurate?)
    • Interprete solution(s) and compare with other solutions
      and/or data when available.