This is a small excerpt from the Finite Elements film that was made at the Atlas Computer Laboratory using the ANTICS animation system and the SC4020 microfilm recorder. The bridge on show is one of the bridges on the new M6 motor way between Birmingham and Manchester. The finite element analysis was provided by Nottingham University.
The second part shows flow around an on object.
The third part shows effluent being dispersed in Southampton water. Various sites were simulated. Due to the two tides a day around both sides of the Isle of Wight, some sites had the effluent being washed back towards Southampton before it had time to be washed out to sea.
The full film also describes the Finite Element method.
FE Film Excerpt