Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
MECH 417 - FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 212 AND CAAM 210 OR CAAM 211
Description: An introduction to finite element analysis by Galerkin's method and the method of least squares as applied to both ordinary and partial differential equations common in engineering applications. Element interpolations, numerical integration, computational considerations for efficient solution and post-processing methods. Application of the commercial codes to ANSYS and Cosmosworks. Cross-list: CEVE 417, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 517.