FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
ENGR 4103/5103
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This course provides an introduction to the fnite element method. Beginning with simple one-dimensional
problems
and continuing to two- and three-dimensional problems in elastostatics. The course includes the
development
of stand-alone nite element computer codes and the application of commercial nite element
software
packages to analyze solid and structural mechanics problems.
Completion of ENGR 2143, ENGR 3703, and PHY 3883.
Knowledge of the MATLAB programming language.
Introduction to fnite elements in engineerng
4e by Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla
and Ashok D. Belegundu (Pearson)"
REQUIRED"
•Understand the general steps of nite element methods.
• Understand the basic nite element formulation techniques.
• Be able to derive equations in nite element methods for 1D, 2D and 3D elastostatic problems.
• Be able to create a self-developed computer programs based on nite element methods.
• Be able to analyze more complex problems (in solid mechanics or thermal analysis) using commercial
FEM software such as ANSYS.
• Understand the importance of analysis and design, using the FEM, in the broader context of engineering practice.
• Participate in a
team design project that incorporates computational tools,
including report prepa-
ration and a project presentation.
• Weekly homework
problem assignment will be made. These homework
assignments will be collected
at the start of the period on their due date. Late
assignments will be graded as follows:
– 50 % reduction in grade if received prior to the next
class (after due date).
– 100 % reduction in grade if received prior to the second
class (after due date).
• Credit is given for submission of completed homework
problems. Homework should show evidence of
work, homework problems with only an answer will not be
accepted. Computer generated exercises
may be assigned during the semester.
• All problems and
homework must be professionally presented, stapled and
fastened securely. Problems
should be worked on engineering paper using one side only
and using pencil. Figures must be
presented drawn with a straight edge. Calculations and
Figures will be labeled and/or captioned to
allow the reader to go through the calculations without
difficulty. Printing and computer generated
calculations must meet graphics standards.
Assessments
in
this class are designed so that you may demonstrate your
competence in the subject:
Unit tests cover the material discussed in the class notes
and will normally be completed during class
meeting hours on the dates scheduled. Makeup exams will
not be given for any reason. Student who miss
one of the scheduled exams should contact their instructor
as soon as possible. No reference materials will
be allowed during assessments.
A
final
exam will be given on the scheduled date of this course.
The final (third exam) will be given on the
date scheduled for this course. Student who miss the final
exam should contact their instructor as soon as
possible and no later than the last day of finals week to
schedule a final exam. final exam will not
be rescheduled, and a grade of ”I” will not be given as a
result of the missed exam.
The grade you
receive will depend entirely on the quality of your own
work. You are not in competition with other
students:
how well you do is determined objectively rather than
comparatively. Grades are assigned based on the
competence you demonstrate during assessments
(exams), project, homework and quizzes.
Criteria:
Your final
course grade will be determined according to the following
schedule: Quizzes (10%), Project (10%)
Homework (15%), First exam (20%), Second exam (20%), Final
(25%)
A > 90 % >
B > 80 % > C > 70 % > D > 60 % > F