Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
MECH 4604 [0.5 credit]
Finite Element Methods
Finite element methodology with emphasis on applications to stress analysis, heat transfer and fluid flow using the simplest one- and two-dimensional elements. Direct equilibrium, variational and Galerkin formulations. Computer programs and practical applications. Higher order elements.
Prerequisites:
MAAE 3202 and
MAAE 3300.
Lectures three hours a week.