Applied Finite Element Analysis

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Introduction to the finite element method, used for numerical integration of partial differential equations in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Summarizes various numerical integration schemes. Assignments include development of finite element code (e.g., Matlab or Python) and/or use of commercial software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus). Emphasis is on the application of the finite element method to biomedical applications, such as cardiovascular flows, respiratory flows, or orthopedic biomechanics.