Finite Element Method I

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Variational forms for 1D and 2D, Rayleigh Ritz, Galerkin, element matrices and assembly, formulation of axial/truss/beam/plane-frame structural elements, 2D field problem formulation, linear and triangular elements for heat transfer/irrotational flow, torsion of noncircular sections, elasticity, higher order and mapped elements, numerical integration. Lab applications and project included. This is the undergraduate version of this course.