16 90 - Computational Methods in Aerospace Engineering

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Introduction to computational techniques arising in aerospace engineering. Techniques include numerical integration of systems of ordinary differential equations; numerical discretization of partial differential equations; and probabilistic methods for quantifying the impact of variability. Specific emphasis will be given to finite volume methods in fluid mechanics, and energy and finite element methods in structural mechanics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 16.004 or permission of instructor; Coreq: 16.09 or 6.041

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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