CEE 4504 - Finite Element Method in Civil Engineering

Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Description:

Introduction to finite element method as applied to civil engineering problems. One-dimensional stress-deformation, fluid flow, and consolidation problems. Analysis of beam bending and beam-column and torsion problems. Two-dimensional plane strain, plane stress, and axisymmetric analysis of stress-deformation and fluid flow problems. Use of computer codes. Introduction to nonlinear techniques. A grade of C- or better required in pre-requisites 3404 or ESM 3054. I. Pre: 3404 or ESM 3054. (3H,3 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.VT.EDU

Phone Number:

(540) 231-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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