elementtimenetelmällä

elementtimenetelmällä is a Finnish term that translates to "by the finite element method" or "using the finite element method." It refers to the application or implementation of the finite element method (FEM) in a specific context. The finite element method is a powerful numerical technique used to find approximate solutions to boundary value problems. It works by discretizing a continuous domain into a finite number of smaller, interconnected subdomains called finite elements.

When something is described as being done "elementtimenetelmällä," it signifies that the finite element method has been employed as the primary tool for analysis or calculation. This is common in fields such as engineering, physics, and applied mathematics. For instance, structural analysis, heat transfer simulations, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetics often utilize FEM. Therefore, a statement like "rakenteen lujuus laskettiin elementtimenetelmällä" would mean "the strength of the structure was calculated using the finite element method." This indicates that a computational model was created, divided into elements, and solved to determine stress, strain, temperature, or other relevant physical quantities. The precision of the results depends on the mesh density, element type, and the underlying mathematical formulation.