CME 460 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

(3 S.H.)

Theory and practice of the finite element method with emphasis on stress analysis in two dimensions by means of assumed displacement fields. Use of direct stiffness and potential energy methods in formulation of truss, beam, plain stress, axisymmetric and isoparametric elements. Algorithms for construction and solution of the governing equations, modeling, numerical errors and convergence, solution, and interpretation of results. Prerequisites: CME 260 - Mechanics of Materials, MATH 314 - Linear Algebra for Differential Equations and CME 210 - Computer Applications in Engineering. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.

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