Reza Rafiee
I’m Reza Rafiee, PhD, P.Eng, with 10+ years of teaching (7 as a professor) and industry experience in civil and geotechnical engineering. Here I simplify complex topics in civil and geotechnical engineering, finite element modeling, numerical methods, and engineering mechanics—making advanced concepts clear, practical, and easy to apply.
Galerkin Method Example 1 | Finding Trial Functions
Galerkin Method
Understanding the Difference Between FEM and BEM | Step-by-Step 1D Explanation
Boundary Element Method (BEM) – Integration by Parts Explained (1D Example)
Finite Element Method: Deriving Shape Functions for 4–9 Node Quadrilaterals
Comprehensive Example: Lateral Earth Pressure Design Step-by-Step | Geotechnical Practice
Example: Lateral Earth Pressure with Sloped Backfill and Wall | Rankine, Passive, At-Rest, Kae
Example: Water Effect on Lateral Earth Pressure | Hydrostatic Pressure and Retaining Walls
Lateral Earth Pressure - Earthquake/Seismic (Dynamic) Loads and Surcharge Loads
Lateral Earth Pressure – Coulomb’s Theory and Concept of E.F.P. Explained
Lateral Earth Pressure – At-Rest, Active, and Passive Pressures Explained | Rankine’s Theory
Lateral Earth Pressure – Fundamentals and Key Concepts
Strong Form versus Weak Form in Finite Element Analysis/Method