CE 4450 Finite Element Methods (3)

Prereq.: CE 3400 and either MATH 2065 or MATH 2090 or MATH 2070 (a grade of “C”or better is required in CE 3400 ). Basic theory of finite element methods with applications to a wide class of physical problems; matrix representation of stress, strain and material relations; principle of virtual work, discrete finite element models of continuous systems, construction of basic finite element algorithms and solutions of physical problems by using existing finite element computer programs.