A new method, involving the combined use of analysis and the finite-element method, is applicable to the heal conduction problem with isoltlled heat sources. Unlike the finite-element method, the analysis/ finite-element combined metlwd is able to discretiie the distributed sources with discontinuities into course elements, and the solution is stiU calcuJated accurately. The resuJJs are compared in tables with exaa solutions and other numerical data, and the agreement is found to be good.