Finite Element for Engineers

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Introduction to a Finite Element Method (FEM). Focus will be on one- and two-dimensional, steady-state problems in linear elasticity and heat conduction. The focus would be on numerical approach to solve boundary value problems (BVP) using Galerkin's method; mesh generation; postprocessing of the solution; usage of the commercial tools to solve physical problems using FEM. Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEng, Mechanical Engineering Program.