Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2018-2019
CEVE 417 - FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
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: MECH 417, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 517. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 417 if student has credit for CEVE 517.