CE 44000 Finite Element Analysis of Structures

Review of basic concepts of structural analysis. Energy methods. Stiffness & flexibility methods. Fundamentals of Finite Element Method. Uniaxial and beam elements. Analysis of trusses and frames. Plane stress and plane strain elements. Computer applications.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CE 31500, CE 34000, MATH 34600

Contact Hours

2 class, 3 design hr./wk.