Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids. 3 credits

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Introduction to fundamentals of finite element analysis of solid, structural, fluid, and heat transfer problems. Topics include governing equations for heat transfer, solid and fluid mechanics; finite element formulation and solution procedures; appropriate use of finite element methods including setting up an appropriate model, interpreting results, and assessing solution error. Students are expected to develop their own finite element code. Offered by Physics & Astronomy . May not be repeated for credit.