ENGR590: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS I
   MWF 3:00 - 3:50 PM      213 Carrier Hall (**Room Change**)
   Instructor: Dr. Chris Mullen         (http://www.olemiss.edu/~cvchris)
(Last Updated: 1-8-03)

Office: Rm. 204 Carrier Hall
Office Hours: By Appointment		 Voice Mail: (662) 915-5370
Email: cvchris@olemiss.edu
Text: Chandrupatla, T. R., and A. D. Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 3rd edition, Prentice-Hall, 2002.
References:
1. Bathe, K.-J., Finite Element Procedures, Prentice-Hall, 1996 
2. Hughes, T. J. R., The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, Prentice-Hall, 1987. 
3. Zienkiewicz, 0.C., and R. L. Taylor, The Finite Element Method, Volume 1: Basic Formulation and Linear Problems. McGraw Hill, 1989.
4. Kwon, Y. W., and H. Bang, The Finite Element Method using Matlab, CRC Press, 1997. 
5. Cook, R. D., Malkus, D. S., Plesha, M. E., and Witt, R. J., Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th edition, Wiley, 2002.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor;  intended for first year graduate students in engineering, but open to seniors as a technical  elective; term project is required for graduate credit.

Summary : Introduction to Galerkin displacement finite element numerical solution of linear partial differential equations arising in engineering analysis with emphasis on elastostatics and scalar field steady state boundary value problems. Primarily covers sections in text listed below.

I. Formulation of Engineering Analysis Problems II. Linear Static Analysis III. Linear Free Vibration/Eigenvalue Analysis

Grading Summary :
The first midterm exam will cover formulation and solution of 1D Model Problems.
A second midterm exam will cover 2D Structural and Continuum Problems.
The final exam will cover all material presented during the course.

A term project approved by the instructor is required for graduate credit.
The project will apply principles developed in the course to a practical situation.
Project requirements: (Graduate Credit only)
1. A one-page proposal due no later than one-month prior to the end of classes.
2. A brief literature survey and critique of one journal article relevant to the selected application.
3. Creation of a model of significant scope using Patran or SAP2000.
4. Solution and post-processing using ABAQUS or SAP2000.


(Weights for Graduate Credit):         Midterm Exams I, II- 30 % ( 15 % each)  Final Exam- 20 %  Homeworks- 30 % Project- 20 %
(Weights for Undergraduate Credit): Midterm Exams I, II- 40 % ( 20 % each)  Final Exam- 25 %  Homeworks- 35 %

Computers Access and Programs:
Student should have both email and web access to view the course assignments and download files.
Course accounts will be set up by MCSR for completion of exercises requiring the use of PATRAN and ABAQUS on the machine Sweetgum running under the Irix operating system.
Course accounts will be set up by the instructor for completion of exercises requiring the use of SAP2000, MATLAB, and FORTRAN on the PC workstations in the Civil Engineering Computer Graphics Laboratory.
Sample MATLAB, ABAQUS, and SAP2000 text files containing programs, input, or output data may be downloaded from the course web site.
Numerous example MATLAB, BASIC, FORTRAN, and C++  programs are included with the text.