Finite element applications
BI BM BN
M Isreb
6 points * 39 lectures and 39 tutorials * Second semester * Gippsland * Prerequisites: GEG2303, GEG2723, GAS1612, GAS2741, GAS2641
Definition and description of FEM. How the FEM works. Why study the theory of FE? Relationship between FEM and other numerical methods, elements library, types of FE, descretisation, multidisciplinary engineering filed and shape functions, degrees of freedom, boundary conditions, bookkeeping operations for [K] assembly, solution of the unknown engineering field equations, applications, modelling, pre and post processing, introduction to computer assisted learning and general purpose commercial FE programs.
Assessment
Examination: 50% * Assignments: 50%
Recommended texts
Cook R D and others Concepts and applications of finite element analysis 3rd edn, Wiley, 1989
Fagan M J Finite element analysis Longman, 1992