ME/AE 446 Finite Element Methods in Structural Analysis

This is a senior level elective open to students in the College of Engineering. Prerequisites include Statics and Mechanics of Solids.

This course material is currently being developed for the Fall 1995 offering of the course. This page was last updated Nov. 28, 1995.

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• Course Policy

• Classnotes
  • Introductory Material
  • Element Formulation - Axial Rod
  • Planar Truss Applications

• Sample Problems for Home Study
  • Set 1 , Trusses
  • Set 2 , Truss and Frames
  • Set 3 , Beams
  • Set 4 , More Trusses
  • Set 5 , Beams, Frames and Plates
    • Page 5.1
    • Page 5.2
  • Set 6, Triangles, Integration and Stuff
    • Page 6.1
    • Page 6.2
    • Page 6.3
  • Solutions to Selected Problems

• Some Student FEM models for a Plane Stress Problem
  • Model 1
  • Model 2
  • Model 3
  • Model 4

• CAD/CAM Lab Reciatition Period Handouts
  • Session #1: Spacetruss
  • Session #2: Planeframe
  • Session #3: Rectangles and Triangles
  • Session #4: 3D Truss
  • Session #5: Beams
  • Session #6: Plane Stress: Plate with a "hole"
  • Session #7: Plates: A "cup"
  • Session #8: Solid Body Modeling and Analysis: "I" Beam
  • Session #9: Semi-monocoque Box Beam

• Portfolio Projects
  • Portfolio Project#1: Spacetruss
  • Portfolio Project#2: Frame (due Oct. 12, 1995)
  • Portfolio Project#3: Plane stress or strain (due Nov. 9, 1995)
  • Portfolio Project#4: Solid Body Modeling and Analysis (due Nov. 30, 1995)

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• Instructor:

  Stephen M. Batill, Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Rm. 101 Hessert Center, 631-5591, batill.1@nd.edu

• Graduate Teaching Assistant:

  Mr. Brett Wujek, Rm. 357D Fitzpatrick Hall, 631-9025, bwujek@viking.ame.nd.edu

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