Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021

     

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MECH 517 901 (CRN: 21771)

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Akin, Ed
Meeting: 1:30PM - 2:50PM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: (MATH 212 OR MATH 222) AND (CAAM 210 OR CAAM 211)
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 3
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 50
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 35
Enrollment data as of: 3-OCT-2024 11:01AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
9-MAY-2021  
2:00PM - 5:00PM U
 
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: MECH 417, CEVE 417. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 517 if student has credit for MECH 417.