MAE 4701

MAE 4701

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Introduction to linear finite element static analysis for discrete and distributed mechanical and aerospace structures. Prediction of load, deflection, stress, strain, and temperature distributions. Major emphasis on underlying mechanics and mathematical formulation. Introduction to computational aspects via educational and commercial software (such as MATLAB and ANSYS). Selected mechanical and aerospace applications in the areas of trusses, beams, frames, heat transfer, and elasticity. A selection of advanced topics such as dynamic modal analysis, transient heat transfer, or design optimization techniques may also be covered, time permitting.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: seniors or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: MAE 4300 or permission of instructor.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies M.E. senior design requirement.

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to understand the mathematical and physical principles underlying the FEM as applied to solid mechanics, thermal analysis and select aspects of fluid mechanics.
  • Students will be able to create his/her own FEM computer programs, for mathematically simple but physically challenging problems, in MATLAB.
  • Students will be able to compare FEM results obtained with MATLAB with those obtained from ANSYS. Analyze more complex problems (in solid mechanics or thermal analysis) using the commercial FEM code ANSYS.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to design a component using FEM analysis (both MATLAB AND ANSYS).
  • Students will be able to make clear and effective technical presentations, both in terms of form as well as content, of his/her work and write clear technical reports describing his/her work.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: MAE 4700MAE 5700

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10961 MAE 4701   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Fulfills M.E. senior design requirement.

  • 20101 MAE 4701   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Bouklas, N

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

  • 20102 MAE 4701   LAB 402

    • W Upson Hall 225
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Bouklas, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person