Finite Elements in Mechanical and Structural Analysis I

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: AEROSP 315. Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) Introductory level. Finite element solutions for structural dynamics and nonlinear problems. Normal modes, forced vibrations, Euler buckling (bifurcations), large deflections, nonlinear elasticity, transient heat conduction. Computer laboratory based on a general purpose finite element code.