Mechanical Engineering

510. Finite Element Method.  Derivation of element equations using direct, variational, and residual methods; isoparametric elements; two-and three-dimensional field problems; transient problems.  Applications to problems in stress analysis, heat transfer, and fluid flow.  Use of general-purpose finite element programs.  Three lectures.  (Cr.3) 

Prerequisite: Senior Status.

 

Course Objectives:

 

The student will be able to set up and analyze various finite element models.

 

Course Syllabus:

 

Textbook:  

 

Segerlind, L.J., Applied Finite Element Analysis, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1984.

 

Topics:  

  1. The finite element method

  2. Integral formulations

  3. One and two dimensional elements

  4. Element matrices

  5. Direct stiffness method

  6. Coordinate transformation

  7. Numerical integration techniques

  8. Applications in structural and solid mechanics

  9. Field problems

  10. Heat transfer by conduction and convection

 

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

 

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

 

Prepared by:  Dr. M.H. Naraghi                   Date: December 20, 2000