finite element
[ˈfɪnɪt ˈɛləmənt]
nounpl: finite elements
elemento finito
1. A small discrete unit or subdivision of a continuous domain used in numerical analysis and computational simulations to approximate complex physical systems
The engineer divided the bridge structure into thousands of finite elements to analyze stress distribution.
O engenheiro dividiu a estrutura da ponte em milhares de elementos finitos para analisar a distribuição de tensões.
2. In the finite element method (FEM), a geometric subregion with nodes and shape functions used to solve differential equations numerically
Each finite element contains nodes at its corners where the solution is calculated.
Cada elemento finito contém nós nos seus cantos onde a solução é calculada.
Finite element terminology is standardized across international engineering communities. In Brazil, the term 'elemento finito' is predominantly used in academic engineering programs, software documentation (such as ANSYS, COMSOL), and research. The methodology is fundamental to modern engineering education and practice in both Brazil and Portugal, with most textbooks and professional communications using the direct Portuguese translation.
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