Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2018

     

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MECH 520 001 (CRN: 13812)

NONLINEAR FEM

Long Title: NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Stanciulescu, Ilinca
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (20-AUG-2018 - 30-NOV-2018) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 5
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 13
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 10:05AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: Formulation and solution of nonlinear initial/boundary value problems using the finite element method. Variational principles for nonlinear problems, finite element discretization, and equation-solving strategies for discrete nonlinear equation systems. Applications include: materially nonlinear systems, geometrically nonlinear systems, transient nonlinear problems, and treatment of non smooth constraints in a nonlinear framework. Cross-list: CEVE 503.