Finite Element Analysis

4 credits

Development of finite element models based upon the Galerkin method. Application to static and dynamic heat conduction and stress analysis. Formulation of initial boundary value problem models, development of finite element formulas, solution methods, and error analysis and interpretation of results. Corequisite: SE 130B. Students will not receive credit for both SE 131A and SE 131AR. Prerequisites: MATH 20E, SE 3, and SE 110B.