MET 424 - Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Introduction to the finite element method wherein the algorithms for elements subjected to axial forces and bending are developed. Also developed are the algorithms for pin-jointed frames, stiff jointed frames and grid structures. Algorithms for conduction heat transfer with convective boundary conditions and internal heat generation are developed. Problems are solved in all areas of application. Course Objectives (1) Determine reaction forces and displacements for systems of springs and rods in series and in parallel subject to tensile and compressive forces (2) Determine reaction forces and displacements for pin jointed frames (3) Determine reaction forces, displacement and rotation for beams that are simply supported or built-in and that are subject to concentrated and distributed loads (4) Determine reaction forces, displacement and rotation for rigid frames that are subject to concentrated and distributed loads (5) Determine reaction forces, displacement and rotation for grid structures that are subject to concentrated distributed loads (6) Determine temperature distributions in components that are subject to heat flux, fixed temperature boundary and convective boundary conditions (7) Determine temperature distributions in components having internal heat generation and being subject to heat flux, fixed temperature and convective boundary conditions

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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