UZB 318E - Finite Element Method

Course Objectives

1- Calculation of finite element matrices for 1D, 2D and 3D structures.
2- Assembly of element matrices into global matrices and application of boundary conditions.
3- Solution of the resulting equation system, obtaining nodal displacements, reaction forces and element stresses.
4- Interpretation of results, error analysis.

Course Description

Basic concepts of finite element analysis; direct stiffness and variational approach to discrete systems; weighted residual methods; Ritz method; error analysis: analysis of rods; analysis of beams; analysis of trusses and frames; 2D isoparametric elements; axisymmetrical solids; eigenvalue analysis.