Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (ME EN2450 OR CH EN2450)AND ME EN3310 AND (MATH1260 OR 1321 OR 2210 OR 3140) AND (MATH2250 OR (MATH2270 AND 2280)) AND Major Status in ME EN AND ME EN 2-5XXX Eligible (See Admission Requirement) AND NOT ME Advising Hold
Description
A practical approach to finite element analysis (FEA). The course will provide an introduction to the theoretical basis of the direct stiffness, potential energy, and weighted residual formulation methods of simple elements (1D, 2D). Students will also learn commercial finite element software and learn to critically evaluate finite element models. Examples will be provided for solid, fluid, and heat transfer applications. A brief introduction to some advanced methods (design optimization, uncertainty quantification, and solver types) will be provided.