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MTEC 7040

Applied Finite Element Analysis 1 MTEC 7040

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Course Overview

In this course, students will learn the tools necessary to model and analyze machine components and structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Students will analyze mechanical objects under static and dynamic loading using both manual methods and commercial FEA software. Emphasis will be placed on modeling techniques used for FEA structural stress-strain, frequency, and thermal analysis.

Prerequisite(s)

50% in AICO 4048 and 50% in MECH 2240

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize the basic concepts of FEA using fundamental knowledge of mathematics.
Model structural engineering problems using commercial CAD/CAE software.
Perform Finite Element Analysis including structural stress-strain, frequency and thermal analysis using commercial FEA software.
Apply FEA techniques as a design tool in engineering product design and development process.
Verify and validate FEA results.
Present FEA results in the form of a FEA project report.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012

Related Programs

Applied Finite Element Analysis 1 (MTEC 7040) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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School of Energy

Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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