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ME 597 Intermediate Finite Element Analysis 

Course Description

This course will cover:

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Knowledge of finite element theory, problem modeling, solution by hand-calculations and by computer programs

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Understand nonlinearity and time dependence

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Enhance math and computer skills

 

Future Course Offering Schedule via C&DE

Semester: Fall 2010

Day and Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Start Date: August 23, 2010

End Date: December 17, 2010

 

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Resident students are required to attend the live lectures.

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Distance students can receive the class lectures via:
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interactive live video conferencing

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live streaming audio/video

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on-demand streaming audio/video

 

Course Instructor:

Dr. Ashok D. Belegundu

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University

330 Leonhard Building

University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-863-2115

Fax: 814-865-9693

 

email: adb3@psu.edu

Web page: http://www.mne.psu.edu/belegundu/

 

Prerequisites:

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Statics (E Mch 211)

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Strength of Materials (E Mch 213)

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Calculus with Analytical Geometry (Math 140 )

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Calculus with Analytical Geometry (Math 141)

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Computer programming course (eg. Matlab, Fortran, C/C++ programming) - CMPSC 201/202

 

Required Textbook:

"Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering", Chandrupatla/ Belegundu, 3rd Ed

Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (January 27, 2002); 453 pp

 

 

 

 

 

The enrollment process is:

  1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

  2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.

 

Important Dates for Current Offering

First day of instruction

August 23, 2010

End of course

December 17, 2010

 

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Office of Continuing and Distance Education in Engineering
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