CE 6520 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3)

Introduction to the fundamentals of the Finite Element Analysis as applicable to Civil Engineering structures. The use of finite laments to model one-dimensional, two-dimensional, as well as three-dimensional structures shall be emphasized throughout the course. Applications include beams, frames, trusses, elastic analysis of plates as well as the modeling opt complex shell structures. The course emphasizes the development of shape functions for various types of structures considering primarily elastic linear response of Civil Engineering structures. SAP-2000 and the moiling capabilities of other available software packages that deal with Finite Element Analysis. Structural dynamics and its incorporation in Finite Element Analysis shall be illustrated in this course.

Prerequisite(s): CE 6500 and Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once