The course will also introduce the student to the transfer of wireframe geometry into other software applications such as BEM stress analysis and CNC programming. The fundamentals of the finite element method are presented. A general approach to the development of the finite element method is given. Emphasis is placed on understanding the theory behind the development of the method, as well as applications to engineering analysis problems. Application problems are solved by the students during the course on a general-purpose finite element analysis program.
Students perform model generation, solution and post-processing of results.
Seminar is designed to acquaint the student with engineering practice outside of the academic arena. Students are organized into project teams, various project ideas are considered and a formal proposal is written. This course should be taken the semester prior to the senior design project course. Senior status required. Internship designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.