CME460 — Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
CME 460 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis CME 460 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 credits) Theory and practice of the finite element method with emphasis on stress analysis in two dimensions by means of assumed displacement fields. Use of direct stiffness and potential energy methods in formulation of truss, beam, plain stress, axisymmetric and isoparametric elements. Algorithms for construction and solution of the governing equations, modeling, numerical errors and convergence, solution, and interpretation of results. Grade only. alternate years. Course Registration
Prerequisites: CME260, CME210