Applications in Finite Element Modeling

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This course extends the study and application of finite element analysis (FEA) beyond the linear static analyses of isotropic materials covered in the first course in finite element methods. The course investigates various forms of nonlinearity (large deformation, material nonlinearity, contact), eigenvalue analyses (modal and buckling), and linear dynamic analyses (transient, and harmonic). The course is geared towards work on a final project. Work on the final project may involve individualized study of one or more of the following topics: shape optimization, fluid-structure interaction, fatigue (rain flow counting), explicit dynamics (i.e., crash analysis), and/or composite modeling.