ME 406/406A - Finite Element Analysis (3/1)

Stiffness and influence coefficients, shape functions, element stiffness, coordinate transformations, and assembling of stiffness matrix. Solution to give deflections and forces, or analogous parameters for heat transfer and fluid flows. Apply a widely-used finite element computer program (NASTRAN) to structure design, heat transfer and/or fluid flow.

Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 219, and ME 330 or ME 340.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 two-hour activity.