Title :
Teaching electromagnetic fields and FEM for undergraduate students
Author :
Lebensztajn, Luiz ; Silva, Viviane Cristine ; Rossi, Luiz Natal ; Cardoso, José Roberto
Author_Institution :
Sao Paulo Univ., Brazil
fDate :
5/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An approach to the finite element method applied to the solution of electromagnetic fields problems is presented. This methodology is suitable for teaching electrical engineering students at undergraduate level, because the problem formulation is based solely on the direct integration of Maxwell´s equations and the approach is only valid for first-order elements, thereby avoiding the use of an excessively complex mathematical treatment.
Keywords :
Maxwell equations; electrical engineering education; electromagnetic field theory; finite element analysis; teaching; FEM; Maxwell´s equations integration; axial symmetry; eddy currents; electrical engineering students; electrokinetics; electromagnetic fields teaching; electrostatics; finite element method; first-order elements; magnetostatics; mathematical treatment; undergraduate students; Electrical engineering education;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
