CE647
Core Information
Course CEE 716/816 Finite Element Method I
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits
Spring Semester, ODU Campus
Session Spring Session #1
Instructor Dr. Duc T. Nguyen, Professor, CEE, KH 130-C
Phone (757) 683-3761
Fax (757) 683-5354
e-mail <nguyen@cee.odu.edu>
Office Hours see posting on KH Room 130-C
Textbook and References
   

Required Textbook:

See Textbook information

References:

None.

Grading Policy
   

Homeworks and/or Tests/Projects will be given
Attendance Policy

Attendance is not required but is strongly recommended since absences can have a negative effect on the student's learning and performance. Also, a student must be present for all quizzes, tests, and examinations.
Honor Code

All homework, quizzes, and exams that are turned in for credit should contain either the honor code pledge written out completely, or the words "Honor Pledge" written next to your signature. Collaboration with others is permissible on homework assignments only.





	


                  


                  








        Tentative Course Outline
	






 

                        


CEE 716/816 Finite Element Method I

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits

ODU Campus

Spring Session

                        


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		Topics
	
		Reference





	
[1]		
	
	

	
  (1) Introduction
		

		

			
	 Chapter 1 (C)

		



	
[2]		
	
	

	
(2) One Dimensional Linear Element                     
		

		

			
	Chapter 2 (C)

		



	
[3]		
	
	

	
 A Finite Element Example

		

		

			
	Chapter 3 (C)

	



	
[4]		
	
	

	
Element Matrices: Galerkin Formulation  
		

		

			
	Chapter 4 (C)

	



	
[5]		
	
	

	
 Two Dimensional Elements  
		

		

			
	Chapter 5 (C)

	



	
[6]		
	
	

	
 Coordinate Systems 
      Test/Project 1 (30%)
		

		

			
	Chapter 6 (C)

		



	
[7]		
	
	

	
Two Dimensional Field Equation
		

		

			
	Chapter 7 (C)

		



	
[8]		
	
	

	
 Torsion of Noncircular Section  
		

		

			
	Chapter 8 (C)

		



	
[9]		
	
	

	
 Derivative Boundary Conditions: Point Source/Sink  
		

		

			
	Chapter 9 (C)

		



	
[10]		
	
	

	
 Irrotational Flow 
		

		

			
	Chapter 10 (C)

		



	
[11		
	
	

	
 Heat Conduction/Convection 
		

		

			
Chapter 11 (C)

		



	
[12]		
	
	

	
 Acoustical Vibration 
		

		

			
Chapter 12 (C)





	
[13]		
	
	

	
Computer Program For 2-D Field Problems

      Test/Project 2 (30%)
		

		

			






	
[14]		
	
	

	
 Truss Elements 
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes





	
[15]		
	
	

	
 Beam and Frame Elements                            
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes





	
[16]		
	
	

	
 Efficient Simultaneous Equations Solver            
		

		

			
Instructor's book (D)





	
[17]		
	
	

	
 Time Dependent Field Problems: Theoretical Considerations                                            
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes or Chapter 14 (C)





	
[18]		
	
	

	
 Time Dependent Field Problems: Practical Considerations                                              
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes or Chapter 15 
(C)


NOTES:




FINAL EXAM or PROJECT TOPICS, selected by students (40%)