MECH&AE M168
Introduction to Finite Element Methods
Description: (Same as Civil Engineering M135C.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, seven hours. Requisite: course 156A or 166A or Civil Engineering 130. Introduction to basic concepts of finite element methods (FEM) and applications to structural and solid mechanics and heat transfer. Direct matrix structural analysis; weighted residual, least squares, and Ritz approximation methods; shape functions; convergence properties; isoparametric formulation of multidimensional heat flow and elasticity; numerical integration. Practical use of FEM software; geometric and analytical modeling; preprocessing and postprocessing techniques; term projects with computers. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2023 - By far the best professor in the department. Professor Goyal is funny and laid back. He truly cares about his students learning and makes time for his students. His class is very well orchestrated and clear. The content is difficult by nature, but I have never had a professor teach so well. Additionally, he offers tons of extra credit. Getting an A is very reasonable. I've had two courses with professor Goyal, 156A and M168, and both were some of my favorite. Additionally, he comes from industry, so he gives a lot of practical knowledge about industry which is great since most students plan on moving to industry rather than academia. You learn more from him than in any other course, and I would highly recommend taking this class!
Spring 2023 - By far the best professor in the department. Professor Goyal is funny and laid back. He truly cares about his students learning and makes time for his students. His class is very well orchestrated and clear. The content is difficult by nature, but I have never had a professor teach so well. Additionally, he offers tons of extra credit. Getting an A is very reasonable. I've had two courses with professor Goyal, 156A and M168, and both were some of my favorite. Additionally, he comes from industry, so he gives a lot of practical knowledge about industry which is great since most students plan on moving to industry rather than academia. You learn more from him than in any other course, and I would highly recommend taking this class!
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