Finite Element Method

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

One- and multi-dimensional problems in linear and steady heat conduction and elasticity. Emphasis on: strong and weak formulation of the boundary value problems (BVP) and their approximation by Galerkin's method; fundamentals of finite element interpolation and construction of interpolation functions for a variety of multi-dimensional element shapes; existence and uniqueness of the solution; error estimates; finite element arrays and data structures employed in computer programs; numerical integration techniques; and mesh construction. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering 479. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Mechanical Engineering 547 and 647 will not be allowed.