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SE 276AFinite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I

4 units · SE · UC San Diego

Finite element methods for linear problems in solid mechanics. Emphasis on the principle of virtual work, finite element stiffness matrices, various finite element formulations and their accuracy and the numerical implementation required to solve problems in small strain, isotropic elasticity in solid mechanics.

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Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

What it opens up

Courses that list SE 276A as a prerequisite (7)

  • MAE 232B Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II
  • MAE 232C Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics III
  • SE 276B Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II
  • SE 276C Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics III
  • SE 278A Finite Elements for Fluid Mechanics
  • SE 279 Meshfree Methods for Linear and Nonlinear Mechanics
  • SE 280 Finite Element Computations in Solid Mechanics