Engineering 390 - ADV TOPIC: FINITE ELEMENT METH

Modeling and simulation are key elements of analysis and design of engineered systems. One of the major goals for this course is development of an understanding of the art and science of creating models and exercising those models in simulations, to include an appreciation for the associated inaccuracies and uncertainties. The finite element method has arguably become the most prevalent method for predicting the behavior of systems in most engineering disciplines. This course will focus on finite element application to structural and mechanical systems, to include some coverage of heat transfer and fluid flow. Students will have considerable hands-on experience with commercial software and will program their own basic finite element code. The background provided by EGR 374 and 375 will greatly facilitate understanding of the material. Prerequisite Junior or Senior level standing in engineering.

Topic: An Introduction to the Finite Element Method for Modeling and Simulation. Prior experience with SolidWorks is recommended. Not open to first-years, sophomores