AERE 5250: Finite Element Analysis
(Cross-listed with EM 5250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Variational and weighted residual approach to finite element equations. Emphasis on two- and three-dimensional problems in solid mechanics. Isoparametric element formulation, higher order elements, numerical integration, imposition of constraints and penalty, convergence, and other more advanced topics. Use of two- and three-dimensional computer programs. Dynamic and vibrational problems, eigenvalues, and time integration. Introduction to geometric and material nonlinearities. (Typically Offered: Spring)