MAT 822
Finite Element Methods
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Course Description
Introduction to the Finite Element Method: Formulation of the Finite Element Method using the Principle and Virtual Displacement.
Course Outline
Introduction to the Finite Element Method: Formulation of the Finite Element Method using the Principle and Virtual Displacement; General Isoparametric Formulation; and Variational Techniques; Generalization of the theory; Application of the Finite Element Method to the Solution of Engineering Problems e.g.; in Solid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Fluid Dynamics and Mass Transfer; Development of appropriate Computer Programme; Case Studies