MECHENG 5139
Transcript Abbreviation:
Applied FEM
Course Description:
Overview of finite element method, description of finite element software, modeling requirements and techniques, analysis using general purpose software, and case studies.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2020 or 2040 or equiv, and enrollment in MechEng major; or Grad standing in Engineering.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce students to the concept of solving complex engineering problems using discretization and numerical methods
Develop a working understanding of commercial finite element codes
Be able to select appropriate element types, analysis types, and boundary conditions to approximate real-world problems
Be able to interpret the results of finite element simulations and use simple hand calculations to assess whether their simulations are reasonable
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Finite Element Method | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Linear Static Analysis using 1D, 2D, and 3D Elements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Boundary Conditions and Modeling Techniques | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stress Measures and Failure Theories | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modal Analysis | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Steady State and Transient Heat Transfer Analysis | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nonlinear Finite Element Topics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design Optimization using ANSYS | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 25% |
| Projects | 25% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Participation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
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