MECH_V 462 - L1A - (Laboratory)

Theory and element selection. Virtual work and weighted residual formulation. Linear elastic analysis. Heat transfer analysis. Isoparametic elements. Development of computer programs for simple problems. Utilization of existing computer packages. Application to mechanical engineering problems. Credit will be granted for only one of MECH 462 or MECH 514. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [2-3*-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) all of MECH 360, MECH 375 or (b) all of MECH 360, MTRL 264. Equivalency: MECH514