ADVANCED TOPICS IN FINITE ELEMENTS

EMA 705

Course Description

Finite element methods for problems with linear and nonlinear media. Stress analysis, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Vibration and transient analysis. Weighted residual methods. Material and geometric nonlinearity. Nonlinear iteration methods. Instructor may also select additional material. Knowledge of finite element theory [such asE M A 605] strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

10.18% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

58.62% from Historical

Class Size

36.96% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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