MAK 539E - Finite Element Method in Mechanical Engineering

Course Objectives

The students of mechanical engineering should know and apply Finite Element Method (FEM) which is a powerful numerical solution technique applied extensively for analysis of engineering field problems.

Course Description

Introduction. General procedure of FEM. Element interpolation function, shape functions. Isoparametric element concept. Discretization. Techniques for nonlinear analysis. Integral formulation and variational methods. Computer programs for applications. Miscellaneous applications.