Finite Element Methods for Engineering

12 units · Graduate

Fall: 12 units The basic theory of the finite element method will be presented and applied to topics in engineering including heat conduction, diffusion, fluid mechanics, and elasticity. A selection of advanced topics will be introduced, including constrained, transport-dominated, time-dependent, higher-order, and nonlinear problems. Students are expected to be familiar with the basics of numerical methods and computer programming, such as covered in 12-703. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.