Industry CPD: Accuracy and precision in finite-element analysis

Author: Oasys

Date published

10 November 2023

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Free

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Industry CPD: Accuracy and precision in finite-element analysis

The Structural Engineer

Author

Oasys

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 62-65

https://doi.org/10.56330/HLNJ3016

Date published

10 November 2023

Author

Oasys

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 62-65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/HLNJ3016

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

This CPD module, sponsored by Oasys, explains what we mean by accuracy and precision, looks at possible causes of inaccuracy when conducting a finite-element analysis, and discusses the role of validation and verification in checking the accuracy of modelling output.

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62-65
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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