Finite Elements for Biological and Other Soft Materials
Finite element modeling of soft materials and biological tissues, covering FEM basics, constitutive model selection, and verification/validation for nonlinear large deformation.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.69 GPA, 92.6% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Define the finite element method, explain its mathematical basis, and articulate alternatives
Justify the selection of a constitutive model for a particular modeling application
Design and complete validation and verification analyses
Build and analyze a finite element model, and present relevant results
Complete a term project using finite element analysis individually
Source: UW Guide 1· UW Guide 2
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Prerequisites
Course map(M E 306 orE M A 303), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
- EMA 303
- M E 306
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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- Any of
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- EMA 303
- M E 306
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.69 GPA, 92.6% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
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Topics
- Finite element method fundamentals, verification, and validation
- Nonlinear material behavior and large deformation modeling
- Biological tissue mechanics
Skills
- Define the finite element method and explain its mathematical basis
- Select and justify constitutive models for modeling applications
- Design and perform validation and verification analyses
- Complete individual finite element analysis projects
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Model & dataset provenance
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