ME EN 507

Linear static finite element analysis of elastic solids; problem formulation, finite element discretization, and equation solving; stability, interpolation theory, and error estimates. Introduction to underlying continuum mechanics principles. Isogeometric analysis as a generalization of classical finite element analysis; basic principles of analysis-suitable computational geometry. Introduction to the industrial practice of finite element modeling leveraging commercial packages. Topics include CAD preprocessing, an overview of the mesh generation process and simulation model setup, and how to effectively use appropriate solution strategies for a given problem. Application domains include strength and durability, vibrations, transient structural dynamics, and multi-physics problems.