Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (((ME EN 3300 OR (ME EN 3310 AND ME EN 3315)) AND (MATH 2210 OR MATH 1260 OR MATH 1321 OR MATH 3140) AND MATH 2250 OR) 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.