ADVANCED TOPICS IN FINITE ELEMENTS

EMA 405

Use of finite elements (FE) for solving practical problems in mechanics. Elementary theory of FE is discussed. A commercial computer program is used for applications. Major emphasis is on behavior of FE, modeling, and evaluation of results for correctness.

EMA 710

Tensor analysis; analysis of stress, strain and rate of strain; application of Newtonian mechanics to deformable media; mechanical constitutive equations; field equations of fluid mechanics and elasticity. Knowledge of linear algebra [such asMATH 340] required.

EMA 601

Selected topics in such areas as structural mechanics, dynamics, experimental mechanics, vibrations, engineering materials, soil mechanics, engineering analysis, rheology, etc.

EMA 605

A first course in finite elements, with theory and applications in stress analysis and in areas related to structural mechanics. Practice in the use and/or development of computer programs.

BME/ME 516

Finite element modeling of soft materials, with an emphasis on biological tissues. Basics of the finite element method, verification and validation methods, and selection of constitutive models. Emphasis on finite element modeling for materials that are generally nonlinear, and that generally undergo large deformation.