Computational Mechanics
MECH 6353
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
This course provides an in-depth discussion on Finite Element Method (FEMs) for solving solid mechanics problems. The course topics include total and updated Lagrangian formulations in finite element methods, variational principles in continuum mechanics, FEM/meshfree shape functions and numerical discretization, adaptivity and error estimates, explicit and implicit time integration methods, stability and convergence analysis, space-time FEM formulation, Newton's method and constraints, method of line-search and arc-length methods, impact and contact, computational elasticity and inelasticity. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MECH 6351 or equivalent.
Offering Frequency: Every two years
Grades: 33
Median GPA: A
Mean GPA: 3.768