Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2016-2017
MECH 417 - FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 212 OR MATH 222) 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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 417 if student has credit for MECH 517.