2 units · STE department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
explain the numerical methods involved in finite element theory
discuss the role and significance of shape functions in finite element formulations and use linear, quadratic, and cubic shape functions for interpolation
apply direct and formal (basic energy and weighted residual) methods for deriving finite element equations
explicate global, local, and natural coordinates
explain the formulation of one-dimensional elements (truss and beam)
elucidate the formulation of two-dimensional elements (triangle and quadrilateral continuum and shell elements)
discuss the formulation of three-dimensional elements (tetrahedral and brick elements)
select appropriate space (planar (plane stress or strain), axisymmetric, or spatial), idealization (type of element), and modelling techniques;
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study STE 407.