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Chapter 12 includes a generał mtroduction to MATLAB functions, selected topics m linear algebra with MATLAB, and a collection of finite element programs for trusses (Chapter 2), generał one-dnnensional problems (Chapter 5), heat conduction m 2D (Chapter 8) and elasticity m 2D (Chapter 9) This Chapter is published electromc format only for several reasons:

1    the data structure of the fimte element program will be penodically updated to reflect emerging fimte element technologies and MATLAB syntax changes,

2    to allow the course instructors to use their own MALAB or other fimte element codes

3    to create a forum where students and instructors would exchange ideas and place altemative fimte element program data structures The forum is hosted at

http //lcoursefem blogspot com/

12.1    Using MA TLAB for FEM¹

12.1.1    The MATLAB Windows

Upon opening MATLAB you should see three Windows the workspace window, tlie command window, and the command history window as shown in Figurę 12 1 If you do not see these tliree Windows, or see morę than three Windows you can change the layout by clicking on the following menu selections View —» desktop layout —* default

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May not be coveied m the class Recommended as independent leadmg