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Interdisciplinary Engineering
Mechanics and Materials
(MEMA)
467. Finite Element Fundamentals and Engineering Applications. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Introduction to the fundamental theory and concepts of the finite element method; review of energy and variational principles; direct approach and energy formulations; truss and beam structural members and planar stress analysis; design considerations; original computer and design projects required. Prerequisites: AERO 306 and 320; CVEN 302 and 345; MEEN 357 or equivalent; MEEN 368 or equivalent.