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<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Application of Finite Element
Method in Practice<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Roland Prukl’s course on the Finite Element
method has been presented in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South
Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region> and overseas for more than
twenty years and has for the past six years been promoted by the
SAICE and underwritten by ECSA, which recognises the course as worthy of 5
Professional Development points.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Delegates have endorsed SAICE’s and
ECSA’s support in testimonials and commentary after having attended the
course. Below is a selection of comments from people who have recently
attended this course.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'>Dear
Roland<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'> I
wish to complement you on the quality of the finite element analysis course
which you present. Your unique approach changed my perspective on problem
solving and challenged me to set myself higher standards in the application of
thought. The complex content was clearly presented in a manner which testifies
of deep understanding of the subject matter which is rare amongst course presenters.
It is the only post-university course which I have attended to date in which
the lecturer was willing to share his knowledge so openly. I would certainly
recommend your course to any FEM practitioner.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'> Best
regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'> <strong><b><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;font-weight:normal'>Michael
Herzog, Thyssen-Krupp</span></font></b></strong></span></font></i><strong><b><font
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Calibri;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'>The
course was very helpful in many ways. Not only did I get a good knowledge
of the pros and cons of various types of elements used for analysis but other
subtle points that have been mystery for a long time were revealed. For
example, it has taken me 5 years to understand fully the meaning of eigenvalues
and what an eigenvector is. I studied vibration analysis in my Bachelors
degree but this principle was never explained in such clarity. I can say,
it took Roland Prukl one (1) minute to explain something I have struggled with
for 5 years.</span></font></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:italic'>Chibila
Frances Ulaya, Element Six Production Ltd.,<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>The content of the course is extremely relevant to me. However,
the duration of the course is shorter than what is required to cover the
content of the course in full. There is need for more time in my
opinion. The presenter is extremely knowledgeable on his material.
There is need for more practicals <o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Jonathan Nyandoro, Hatch <st1:place w:st="on">Africa</st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Most enjoyed: The daily examples which often produced such
surprising results.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Least enjoyed: The traffic on the road in the morning and
evening.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>This course has been something of a revelation to me, I have realised
that what I once knew was criminally insufficient with regard to FEA.
After this mega-week, I find that I have learned just enough to feel encouraged
by FEA and more than enough to be cautious and diligent.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Roland has been a fantastic facilitator who has had the patience and
understanding required to make FEA relevant and accessible to every delegate at
every level of learning. I cannot be grateful enough for the opportunity
to learn from a collection of others’ mistakes and successes.</span></font></i><i><font
size=2 color="#0070c0"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Lauren Drake, Hatch <st1:place w:st="on">Africa</st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'> I like the fact that the course was presented by someone as
experienced as Roland who could actually carry his message across very
clearly. I would recommend that everyone who does FEA whether they just
started working with it or whether they’ve been working with it for
years. I can walk away from this course not just with knowledge to run a
FEA module, but also with the understanding of how the software interprets the
input and how to read the output. This course is not just about FEA but
it also reinforces basic structural analysis, which we as engineers seem to put
behind us as soon as we start using software to analyse structures.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Natalie De Morney, Goba (Pty) Ltd.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Overall, a brilliant and very well presented course.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Very enjoyable course with lots of practical examples where attendees
can see different results by using different techniques and thereby realising
the dangers of FEA. Attendees were able to familiarize themselves with <st1:place
w:st="on">Strand</st1:place> 7. After the course, I have a good
background of an engineering tool, which can be used for a lot of
applications. This background will not only help me in design but also at
reviewing someone else’s design.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Stephan Jansen van Rensburg, Hatch Africa<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Venue’s technical, catering and location is highly recommended
for this course. The 7am – 6pm schedule is quite hard, but this is
adequate to cover (touch on) all the areas of FEA.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:0cm'><i><font size=2 color="#0070c0"
face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>The speaker is to be commended on his vast knowledge, experience and
“after sales service of support”. Also for making complicated
concepts understandable. Definitely highly recommended for anyone
associated/in touch with FEA.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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face=Calibri><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0;font-style:
italic'>Waleed Palmer, Thyssen Krupp UHDE<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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