Introduction to Finite Element Method

Madhukar Vable

Michigan Technological University

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  • Sample Syllabus
  • Report Outline
  • Do's and Dont's for learning software
  • Review of Matrix Algebra

    Slides


  • Mechanics of Materials Review
  • Evergy Method
  • 1-D FEM Formulation
  • Plane Problem
  • Solution and Storage
  • Modeling
  • Axi-symmetric, plates & shells, 3-D
  • A FEM project discussion
  • Heat Conduction
  • FEM REVIEW

    Sample Exams

  • Formula Sheet given with exams
  • Exam 1
  • Exam 2
  • Final