Finite Element Techniques I
AE672
Text:
Finite Element Procedure
Bathe, K., Prentice Hall, 1996
Home Work:
All homework assignments are to be submitted on the front of each page (no writing on the back). Late problems are not accepted for credit.
Examinations:
There will be a midterm in addition to a comprehensive final test. All exams are closed book. No make up test will be given.
Computer Programs:
Programs are to be written in FORTRAN (or any other structured language). Use subroutines. Statement numbers should appear in a monotonically increasing order. Include comment statements as necessary.
Grading System:
H.W. 10%
Computer Programs 20%
Midterm Test 30%
Final Test 40%
Topics:
· Introduction
· Basic matrix algebra
· Basic energy methods
· Rayleigh-Ritz method
· Interpolation functions
· F.E. formulation of truss-bar element
· F.E. formulation of beam element
· 1-D numerical integration
· F.E. programming
· Isoparametric formulation of bar and beam elements
Comments:
This course is part of a three course sequence. The assigned book will be used for all three courses. Also, the assigned book is a good future reference.
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