This paper on "Information Technology Training Initiative Finite Element Project" was presented at the 5th International Conference on Reliability of Finite Element Methods for Engineering Applications - 10-12 May 1995, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Summary

A survey carried out in British universities revealed a number of areas where it was felt that improvements in the provision of finite element training and support could be made. To this end a proposal was made under the UK Computer Board IT Training Initiative (ITTI) to provide training material. A series of modules covering the background theory and examples was proposed, with collaborators donating material. The project began in October 1991 and is now finished as far as the ITTI funding is concerned, however the work has been taken up by a COMMET initiative held by The Open University and the material will be maintained and possibly expanded to cover other areas.