CIVE 4201 [0.5 credit] Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering
Introduction to the theory and application of finite element methods. The relationship with virtual work, Rayleigh-Ritz, system of linear equations, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration, and theory of elasticity is explored. Isoparametric formulations of structural and plane elements are examined. Geotechnical and nonlinear problems are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in engineering.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5103, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5103, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.