Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ME EN 1300 AND (MATH 2210 OR MATH 1260 OR MATH 1280) AND MATH 2250 AND Full Major status in Mechanical Engineering
Description
Practical approach to finite-element analysis of solid mechanics, diffusion, and fluid mechanics problems. Introduction to use of commercial finite element programs. Introduction to theoretical basis; simple elements, element stiffness, boundary conditions, and modeling considerations. Meets with ME EN 6510.