ASE464 APPLICATION OF FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS IN AEROSPACE STRUCTURES

Course Code:3840464
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
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Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Introduction to finite element analysis. One dimensional elements and computational procedures. 1D FE code development. Finite element form of Rayleigh Ritz Method. General derivation of element stiffness matrix. Interpolation and shape functions. Application of FE software MSC Nastran in aerospace structural analysis.


Course Learning Outcomes