# Assemble The concept of assembling a finite element model involves creating a digital representation of a physical object or system. This is done by dividing the model into smaller, manageable pieces called elements and defining their properties, such as material stiffness. The model is then connected by a mesh of nodes and elements to represent the interactions between the pieces. The model is then solved mathematically to represent the behavior of the system under specified loads and boundary conditions. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://alpaca4d.gitbook.io/docs/basics/assemble.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.