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MAE 232A. Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/MAE.html#mae232a

Description

(Cross-listed with SE 276A.) Finite element methods for linear problems in solid mechanics. Emphasis on the principle of virtual work, finite element stiffness matrices, various finite element formulations and their accuracy, and the numerical implementation required to solve problems in small strain, isotropic elasticity in solid mechanics. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

Prerequisite courses

MAE 232A has no prerequisite courses.

Successor courses

MAE 232A is a prerequisite of the following 6 courses: