Is FEA difficult?

Is FEA "difficult"? Let's find out!
If you want to check your FEA knowledge for fun, take my QUIZ: enterfea.com/fea-quiz/
VIDEO CONTENT LIST (expand to see more):
00:00 - Difficulty of FEA
01:15 - FEA Complexity
04:45 - Is FEA predictable?
06:50 - Knowledge needed in FEA
10:33 - Sources of FEA knowledge
13:46 - Inputs/environment control in FEA
Conclusions:
15:51 - FEA learning curve
19:52 - FEA is doable without full knowledge...
22:00 - FEA skill level worldwide
25:20 - University education and FEA
26:55 - Is FEA difficult?
27:42 - QnA Starts :)
28:41 - Is it hard for civil engineers to start with FEA?
32:03 - Resources to follow to be an expert in FEA
33:38 - Modeling steel connections in fire
34:28 - Welded connections in elevated temperatures
35:15 - Do you need to know the FEA theory?
36:45 - How to become an FEA analyst?
39:40 - How to learn Explicit dynamic analysis?
40:45 - How important is multibody dynamics in FEA?
41:33 - Fusion 360 - is it recommended?
42:05 - Selecting a proper solver for the task
43:38 - Does math teaches you what to expect in FEA?
45:09 - Math in FEA can be discouraging for beginners
45:54 - K.J. Bath lectures on FEA math
46:35 - Folks interested in FEA math
47:52 - FEA and Artificial Intelligence
48:49 - Simple FEA checklist
49:50 - Cloud computing in FEA
51:00 - Top/Bottom/Middle von Misses stress
52:00 - Marketing Strategies for FEA
53:17 - Advanced Dynamic FEA in civil engineering
53:55 - How close FEA is to "reality"
54:35 - Popular FEA Programs
54:58 - Assuming connection rigidity
55:50 - Good Open Source FEA Programs
56:10 - Is there a lot of FEA jobs in Poland?
57:02 - How to get real industrial problems to solve?
58:15 - Adding Quizzes to my courses
58:42 - Pre/Postprocessor with various Solvers
59:17 - How to model reinforced concrete slab
59:57 - Representing welds with rigid elements

[@ahmetsonmez674]

I really appreciate your enthusiasm
. Also I have to admit that your enthusiasm
increases my ambition :) Thanks

[@Enterfea]

Thank you Ahmet! I'm glad that you like the video :)

[@JousefM]

Nice one Lukasz! Have to listen to this properly after my exam :) Keep up the good work!

[@Enterfea]

Thank you Jousef! And good luck on the exam!

[@tiagovieira5080]

Currently, I am developing my MSc thesis in computational micro-mechanics (I am analysing ply damage using computational micro-mechanics). This video was highly motivating for me, and increased my faith in working in FEA in the future. Thank you!

[@Enterfea]

Hey Tiago! Wow... what you do seems complicated! But I'm sure you will get there! All the best along the way!

[@aryanmishra5591]

Wow!!!! thanks for this. Just starting my 3rd year in engineering and recently started exploring about FEA. The thing you told about maths is so relatable, reading FEA books gave me the impression that the maths that I would require to learn this is daunting and there is no way I would ever be able to learn it.
I guess for now I will stick with strength of materials and mechanics while learning about FEA bit by bit.
I feel lucky to have found this video so early on. Can't thank you enough.

[@Enterfea]

Thank you, Aryan! I'm really, really glad that you found this video useful :) And good luck in learning! FEA is a great field, and learning it is definitely worth it... even though it may be irritating at times :)

[@juni172]

Really enjoyed this talk. I just graduated from mechanical engineering and will be starting my first job in structural analysis in about a month. I’ve been trying to learn FEA for a little while now to get a better understanding of what the software is doing in the background (instead of just clicking buttons). Not going to lie it is pretty hard, especially when you get past the “simple” direct stiffness method stuff. I’m kind of glad you confirmed that the learning curve is extremely high. I thought I was doing something wrong! Haha

[@Enterfea]

Hey Nicolas! So nice to hear from you! Yea, FEA is tough to learn, but if you finally get there - cool stuff will happen!
Don't give up, I'm sure you have what it takes to learn what is needed!

[@aniketghoman8412]

Really appreciate your passion for FEA and also your blogs are supercool!

[@Enterfea]

Thank you Aniket! I'm super hap[py that you like my work!

[@ulianaignatovich4252]

Very informative. Great work.

[@Enterfea]

Thank you, Uliana! I'm very happy that you liked it :)

[@jeophilip4353]

And the winged hussars has arrived....and really appreciate your efforts

[@Enterfea]

Thank you Jeo! I'm glad that you like the show :)

[@solboozyk4014]

Thanks lukasz. Motivates me more

[@Enterfea]

Thank you Solboo! I'm glad that I managed to motivate you :)

[@Mechanix5424]

First!

[@Enterfea]

Nice Mike! :)