Finite Element Analysis credit: 3 or

4 Hours

The finite element method and its application to engineering problems: truss and frame structures, heat conduction, and linear elasticity; use of application software; overview of advanced topics such as structural dynamics, fluid flow, and nonlinear structural analysis. Same as AE 420 and CSE 451 . 3 or 4 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for both ME 471 and CEE 470 . Prerequisite: CS 101 and ME 371 or TAM 470 . Alternatively, AE 370 for AE students.