CE I1700 Finite Element Methods in Engineering

Equilibrium and variational formulations of finite element methods. Plane, axisymmetric, and shell elements. Isoparametric elements. Static and transient response of structures. Applications in potential flow, electrostatic thermal conduction field problems, and diffusion equations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CE 44000 and CE 53000; Pre/coreq: CE H1000.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.