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mathematical technique > equation solving > finite element method

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finite element method  

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  • The finite element method (FEM) is a popular method for numerically solving differential equations arising in engineering and mathematical modeling. Typical problem areas of interest include the traditional fields of structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transport, and electromagnetic potential. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_element_method)

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