CE 6101:Finite Element Analysis

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CE 3201 or approval of instructor.
Introduction to the use of finite element methods in structural analysis; the finite element formulation; 1- and 2-D elements; isoparametric elements; axisymmetric analysis; plate and shell elements; dynamics, buckling, and nonlinear analysis.

Discuss the fundamental concepts of the Finite Element Method.
Apply the basic properties, behavior and usage of different types of finite elements.
Prepare FE models and solve typical Civil Engineering problems using FEM.
Interpret and evaluate the quality of the results of FE simulations.