MAE 456: Finite Element Analysis

MAE 456: Finite Element Analysis

Spring 2017

Exams

Midterm Exam Practice (solutions)

Homework

Homework 1

Lectures

1/9 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (printable)

1/18 FEA Solution Procedure (printable)

2/3 The Nature of FEA Approximations (printable)

2/20 Formal Methods for Deriving Element Equations (printable)

3/4 Beam Elements (printable)

3/18 Planar Problems (printable)

3/31 Planar Elements (printable)

4/8 Accuracy of Planar Elements (printable)

4/10 Elements of Revolution (printable)

4/15 Shell Elements (printable)

4/21 Solid Elements (printable)

4/23 Modeling Techniques (printable)

4/28 Modeling Errors and Accuracy (printable)

4/30 CAD Model Idealization (printable)

Lab Tutorials

FEA in 12 easy steps

Lab Assignments

Report template (Use "Save Link As..." to download it.)