MAK 372E - Intr.to Finite Element Methods

Course Objectives

1. Teaching the basic theoretical principles of the Finite Element Method,
2. Understand the difference between various types of elements, to design and judge a mesh,
3. Impose displacement and force boundary conditions, and to demonstrate convergence,
4. Be able to interpret and report FE results,
5. Be able to use FE method as a tool to solve engineering problems.

Course Description

Introduction to fundamentals of Finite Element Method (FEM), Direct Approach, Heat Conduction Elements, Springs and Truss Elements, Beam Elements, FE Formulation for General Continuum, Plane Stress and Plane Strain Elements, Finite Elements and Interpolation Functions, Element Formulation in Natural Coordinates, Numerical Integration, Weighted Residual Methods, Applications.