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Understand
basic theory underlying Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
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Present a
unified description of FEA across various engineering disciplines.
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Understand
element formulations.
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Review
general modeling considerations.
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Demonstrate
engineering applications.
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Develop
appreciation for capabilities and limitations of FEA
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Motivating
Examples
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Finite
element method in the context of the solution of engineering problems
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Direct
element formulation and solution for a 1D problem (axially loaded rod)
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General
formulations
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Fomulation
of 1D & 2D elements
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Isoparametric elements
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Modeling
considerations
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Error
estimation and convergence
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Application
to static problems
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Application
to structural dynamic problems
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Extensions
to field problems in heat transfer and fluid mechanics
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Application
to automotive problems relevant to Faurecia
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Wrap Up:
Review of FEA capabilities and limitations
