Incredibly useful to get into the world of FEA.

Firstly, the content of this course really helps to get introduced into FEA in a correct manner. It shows concepts and conventions that are very important to know when performing an FEA.  Consequently, it is very useful to avoid mistakes in the pre- and post-processing steps. Moreover, it is very applied to the practical use which implies that no actual deep theoretical background is needed to understand the content.

Secondly, the lecture videos are very dynamic and understandable using the help of several examples that are mentioned to explain the content. Additionally, it includes tutorials that adequately show what is taught in the lecture in a practical perspective.

Lastly, Mr. Madier is very responsive to questions which can be related to any aspect in FEA and his answers are very helpful, mentioning important background on the topic.
I strongly recommend it if you want to get into the world of FEA for practical applications.

The course was very informative and helpful.

A very nice course on the FE Method.

I recently completed this online course on the basics of the Finite Element Method, and I was very impressed.

Excellent course for reviewing the basic concepts of FEA.

This course is like a refresher for the basic concepts of FEA and the PDFs provided along with the course will be a continuous source of revision.

Perfect start for new stress engineers in FE domain.

This course cover all basic aspects and clarify all sort of doubts which are not possible to cover in a single module in the university program. As a stress engineer, I recommend to all people who are working fully or partially in FE domain to design and analyze your structure of interest. Thanks, Dominique Madier, for such a wonderful course. You deserve big kudos from the global FE community.

Very great course that filled the gap in the FEA field by (Proper modelling technique).

I'm glad I completed the practical basic finite element analysis course by Dominique Madier and Steffan Evans. The course name (proper modeling techniques) is what really grabbed my attention.

After watching Dominique's videos with Jousef Murad, I was confident his course would answer my questions about FEA.

Here are some of the common challenges engineers face when getting started with FEA, even though self-learning like me:Verifying Model Accuracy: How can you tell if your model is accurately represented like the real-world scenario?

• Sensitivity to Parameters: Even small changes to parameters used in the FEA can significantly affect the results. This goes beyond just loads and constraints; it includes considerations from the initial CAD geometry to the verification and validation process, so how you can tell that each step of the FEA you have is well represented, if the results are acceptable or not and how to obtain the good results of the FEA.

All these questions and more are answered through the course.

FEA Simplified.
It’s been a while since I used some of the contents of this course in my engineering practice. Dominique simplified the theories and many of the principles came back to me quickly.

EXCELLENT.

This course have been above and beyond my wildest expectations!! Thanks to Dominique and Steffan for putting this work together.

Nice experience.

I enjoyed it very well. Watch the videos at least twice. The course is highly packed, so you give adequate time to understand each and every topic in the course. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

Very useful course.
I highly recommend this course, as it is comprehensive and really explains the essential aspects of structural analysis. I am a civil engineer, and I found the course useful to deepen my knowledge on meshing and modeling of bolted connections. Together with the book, it provides a great boost to the understanding of FEA.

I recently completed the Nonlinear FEA course by Dominique Madier and found it to be an excellent deep dive into the complexities of nonlinear behavior in finite element simulations. The course is well-structured and suited for engineers or researchers with prior experience in linear FEA who want to build a solid foundation in nonlinear concepts.

What I liked:

The course does an outstanding job explaining the three primary types of nonlinearity: material, geometric, and contact. Each concept is introduced systematically with clear theoretical explanations supported by practical examples.

Dominique’s teaching style is concise and technically precise, making it easier to grasp challenging topics such as convergence issues, incremental-iterative procedures, and solution strategies like the Newton-Raphson method.

I particularly appreciated the emphasis on physical interpretation of nonlinear phenomena, which is often missing in more software-driven tutorials. The inclusion of real-world simulation issues (e.g., dealing with convergence failure, choosing appropriate boundary conditions, and understanding solver behavior) adds significant practical value.

Overall, this course is a highly valuable resource for mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineers working on complex simulations involving nonlinear behavior. Dominique Madier's expertise is evident, and his ability to convey intricate topics in an accessible way makes this course a strong recommendation for anyone serious about advancing their FEA knowledge.

Excellent course for FEA education.
This course goes above and beyond into FEA. From laying the foundations of the method to more advanced topics. I highly recommned this course to others. Thanks !!

Excellent course for reviewing the concepts of nonlinear analysis.

The course has provided me with more confidence and clarity on how to perform the nonlinear analysis in my day-to-day work life.

Very good course.
Dominique Madier and Steffan Evans clearly put a lot of effort into this course. They effectively demonstrate proper modeling techniques for non-linear analysis. I highly recommend both FEA Academy courses and eagerly await their new courses. I'm pretty sure these courses will be invaluable for my career.

Very practical and easy to watch.
The course is so easy to understand, and it is really practical. Thank you.

This course exceeded my expectations.

The material presented was highly practical, and the discussion groups following each lecture offered valuable opportunities to clarify any uncertainties with the instructors. As a result, I now have a clearer understanding of my shortcomings in performing nonlinear analysis and how to address them effectively.

Very good.
I enjoyed it very well. Watch the videos at least twice. Learn and practice. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.