MIE / CE 605 -- INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

COURSE SYLLABUS


COURSE OBJECTIVES:

    The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of the underlying mathematical theory behind the finite element method and its application to the solution of problems from solid mechanics, heat transfer, and other problems goverened by ordinary and partial differential equations of the second and fourth order. The course involves homework assignmnets, a term project, a midterm, and a final exam. The term project will involve the application of the finite element method to a realistic and reasonably complex engineering problem which is selected by the student and approved by the instructor. The project will more likely require the use of a commercial finite element code. Commercial codes available to ME 605 students in the Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory(ELAB 201E) at the University of Massachusetts include ANSYS, I-Deas MAster Series, FIDAP. Off campus students must obtain access to an appropriate finite element analysis software package.
    After completing the course, the student will have an in-depth understanding of the basic theory of the finite element method, as well as some hands-on experience in solving complex engineering problems by the finite element method.

INSTRUCTOR:

Ian R. Grosse

OFFICE:

ELAB 213b

OFFICE HOURS:

Open door policy on Mon. and Wed., 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. I also will be available during the scheduled lab period and sometimes immediately after lectures. If you wish to schedule a meeting at any other time, see me in class or send me E-MAIL.

E-MAIL ADDRESS:
GROSSE@ECS.UMASS.EDU (or just GROSSE on the Engineering network). E-mail is the best way to reach me for speedy replies to your questions.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

  1. Credits: 3

  2. Homework: Homework problems will be assigned periodically during the semester. You are encouraged to use PC-based software tools, such as spreadsheets and math tools (ie., Mathcad, Mathlab, Mathematica, etc.) to help with the assignment. If you choose to do this, please include hardcopy output showing the appropriate equations and solutuons obtained from the software tool.
    You may consult with your peers, but you must do your own work and pledge it with the following signed statement: this assignment is my own work.

GRADING:

TEXTBOOKS:

  1. Burnett, David S. Finite Element Analysis: From Concepts to Applications, , Addison Wesley, 1987.

Previous Design Projects

  • Pressure Vessel Analysis

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