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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
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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 |
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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/ |
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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
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
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First day of instruction |
August 23, 2010 |
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End of course |
December 17, 2010 |
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