Finite Element Analysis MSE 727 (3)
Overview of the finite element method (FEM) and its use in industry; finite element procedures with applications to the solution of general problems in 2-D and 3-D solid, structural, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer: continuum mechanics equations: Galerkin and other residual methods: potential energy method: practice with FEA software tools with guidelines for real-world application. Students are required to complete a project. Students who have taken ENSC 888 may not take this course for further credit.