Course Catalog

Description

This course is designed s a continuation of the course Finite Element Analysis I. In this course, the students will be introduced to the derivation of the finite element models using the variational calculus, then they will practice programming for two dimensional elements (quadrilateral and triangular elements). The students will then be familiarized with the derivation of higher order elements by introducing extra nodes or by using hierarchical methods. The students will then be introduced to modeling coupled systems such as structures with piezoelectric attachments, or fluid structure interaction problems. Later, as time permits, the students may be acquainted with the solution of nonlinear finite element models where the nonlinearities are introduced through large deflections or changing material properties.