Finite Element Method

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Introduction to the finite element method. Emphasis on truss, beam and frame analysis, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional stress analysis. Dynamic analysis and field problems, such as heat transfer. Readily available finite element computer programs utilized to solve stress analysis, heat transfer and other engineering related problems. Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MATH 3630 , MECHENG 3330 , and ( MECHENG 3430 or COMPUTER 1430 ). Typically Offered: Occasionally