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*409. Modern Computational Aspects in Mechanical Engineering (3)

  • Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering and consent of instructor.
  • Computational aspects of Mechanical Engineering. Subjects include finite element analysis of structures, fluids, or heat transfer; boundary element analysis.
  • May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with consent of department. (Lecture-problems 3 hours.) Letter grade only (A-F).

  • A. Finite Element Methods I

    Finite element methods for beam and truss elements. Systems of ordinary differential equations in a finite element formulation. Static and dynamic analysis of complex structures. Rigid elements in an elastic environment. Solid modeling for 1D, 2D, 3D structures using IDEAS.
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