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Jul 05, 2024
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CAE 5512 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents an introduction of the finite element method as it applies to structural engineering. Topics include element stiffness matrices for beam, plate, shell and continuum elements; solution of equations; material models for steel and concrete; boundary conditions; and applied loading.
Prereq: CAE 3511, CAE 5511 (quarter system prereq: AE/CV 5210)
Note: This course is open to qualified undergraduate students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Derive stiffness matrices for axial, beam and frame elements
- Analyze structures using one-dimensional finite elements
- Analyze structures using approximations of two-dimensional finite elements
- Analyze diverse structures using finite element software
- Formulate numerical models using general purpose finite element analysis software
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Review of topics from elastic theory and mechanics of materials
- Classical approaches for generalized numerical solutions
- Development of material models for numerical analyses
- Two degree of freedom spar elements (axial rods)
- Four degree of freedom beam elements
- Planar elements, plane stress and plane strain
- Solid rectangular trilinear elements (“brick” elements)
- Applied loading, nonlinear analyses, dynamic analyses
Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel, P.E.
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