Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
MECH 517 - 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:
Must 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 Galerkin's method and the method of least squares applied to partial differential equations. Computational considerations for efficient interpolation, numerical integration, solution and post-processing methods. Error estimation and adaptive finite element analysis. Requires the use of solid works for a student project and a supporting literature survey. Cross-list: CEVE 517, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 417. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 517 if student has credit for MECH 417.