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We can either assume the geometry as an infinite plate and solve the problem analytically, or approximate the geometry as a collection of "finite elements", and solve the problem numerically. The following flow chart compares the two approaches.

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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/127122289/FlowLarge.png?version=1&modificationDate=1320261775000

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