Finite Element Analysis
Course ID: M51010SY
Credits: 3
Course Prerequisites:
Solid Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Calculus, Mechanics of Material, Matrix Structural Analysis
Course Description and Goals:
Introduce the basic formulation and application of Finite Element Method, including structural analysis, structural engineering and heat conduction
Schedule Type:
1. Focus on explanation theory and derivation of equations
2. Weekly assignment will help students completing the FEM program
3. Encourage students to discuss during class
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Week 1 Direct approach for truss analysis
Week 2 Strong form and weak(variational) form in one-dimensional problems
Week 3 Approximation functions for Finite Element Methods
Week 4 Choice of weight function – weighted residual methods
Week 5 One-dimensional finite element formulation
Week 6 Natural coordinates and shape functions
Week 7 Isoparametric finite elements
Week 8 Finite element formulation of multi-dimensional heat flow and elasticity
Week 9 Midterm exam
Week 10 Numerical integration and approximation properties
Week 11 Finite Element formulation of beam
Week 12 ~ Week 15 Examples and practice on ANSYS program
Week 16 ~ Week 18Final Project