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5521. Finite Element Methods in Applied Mechanics II

Also offered as: CE 5166

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Not open to students who have passed ME 5521.

Grading Basis: Graded

Formulation of finite elements methods for modal and transient analysis. Development of implicit and explicit transient algorithms. Stability and accuracy analysis. Formulation of finite element methods for material and geometric nonlinearities. Development of nonlinear solution algorithms. Applications using commercial finite element code.

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