AAE 4250: Aerospace Structures Computer-Aided Design

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ENGR 3801 and ENGR 3804
Fundamental concepts and procedures of the Finite Element Method (FEM) for calculations of stress, strain, and deformation in structures and materials. Various finite element formulations and applications to one-, two- and three-dimensional problems in solid mechanics are central to the course. The engineering practice of finite element analysis, such as geometric modeling, mesh design, material constitutive behavior, as well as Verification and Validation (V&V) is introduced. This course also describes the role of a commercial finite element package in aerospace structural analysis and design. Students are expected to carry out projects with the software package independently by developing life-long learning skills.