Explore a comprehensive course on finite element modeling of welding processes, covering various welding techniques, advanced processes, and modeling approaches. Delve into fusion welding, soldering, brazing, solid-state welding, and additive manufacturing. Learn about elastic stress analysis, material nonlinearity, fluid flow, and heat source models. Gain practical knowledge through demonstrations of thermal and thermo-mechanical model development using commercial software. Examine the fundamentals of metal transfer in arc welding, wire arc additive manufacturing, and modeling approaches for additive manufacturing. Master the theoretical aspects of heat transfer and stress analysis models, as well as the principles of residual stress, distortion, and phase transformation effects.