ME 404-504 – Finite Element Applications in Engineering

 

           

·       Course description: To familiarize the student with the procedures for solving differential equations using finite element methods. (3 credits)

·       Pre-requisites: Engr 320 and Engr 350; Co-Req: ME 341 or instructor permission.

·       Syllabus

·       Example 1: Truss, analytical, FEA-ABAQUS

·       Example 2: Unstructured and structured meshes

·       Example 3: Plate with a hole in a tensile field – elastic case

·       Example 4: Plate with a hole in a tensile field – elastic plastic case

·       Example 5: Aluminum plate impacted by a steel projectile

·       Example 6: Stress intensity factor – Single edge cracked tension specimen

·       Example 7: Conduction heat transfer

·       Example 8: Fluid flow analysis

·       Homework 1

·       Homework 2, sample report

·       Homework 3

·       Homework 4

·       Homework 5

·       Project ; alternate (assigned theme) project

·       Exam 1

·       Exam 2

·         Final exam