Finite Element Computations in Solid Mechanics

4 credits

Techniques of computation with the finite element method. Preprocessing (geometry, mesh generation, boundary conditions), solution methods (statics including contact, dynamics, buckling), and postprocessing (visualization, error estimation, interpretation of results). Hands-on exercises with commercial and open-source software. Use of computer resources. Prerequisites: graduate standing, SE 276A or MAE 232A, and SE 276B or MAE 232B.