Finite Element Analysis

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(ME 40400) Brief history of finite element method and ANSYS; direct formulation; minimum total potential energy formulation; verification of results; trusses. Examples using ANSYS, one-dimensional elements. Numerical integration, Gauss Quadrature. Examples of one-dimensional elements in ANSYS; heat transfer problems; solid mechanics problems; two-dimensional elements. Pre-processing with ANSYS; boundary conditions; applications; heat conduction problems; torsion problems; beams and frames. Credit is not allowed for both CE 40400 and ME 40400. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): MA 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CE 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand Finite Element Analysis and be able to apply the software ANSYS in solving real engineering problems. 2. Design and analyze engineering systems in structural mechanics. 3. Design and analyze engineering systems in heat transfer. 4. Design and analyze engineering systems in fluid mechanics. View Class Schedule