ME 639
APPLICATIONS OF FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
FALL 2003
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Design and analysis of basic machine components using finite
element method.
PREREQUISITES: ME 439 and ME 522 or equivalent.
TEXTBOOK: Daryl L. Logan, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, 3rd ed.,
Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 2001.
REFERENCES: 1. Charles E. Knight, The Finite Element Method in Mechanical Design,
PWS-KENT Publishing Company, Boston, 1993.
2. Saeed Moaveni, Finite Element Analysis - Theory and Application with
ANSYS, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1999.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. C. Charles Yang, P.E.
Office: 101C Engineering Building, Phone: 978-6312
E-mail: charles.yang@wichita.edu
Class Hours: 5:35 - 7:15 PM Wednesday, Classroom: 208 Neff Hall
Lab Hours: 7:15 - 9:45 PM Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:30 PM Friday.
Lab Location: 209 Eng. Bldg.
Office Hours: 1:00 - 2:00 PM, M W (or by appointment)
TOPICS: 1. Matrix Algebra and System of Linear Equations.
2. Element Formulation, Boundary Conditions, Applied Forces, and Output
Interpretations of
!Truss Elements
!Beam and Frame Elements
!Two-Dimensional Solid Elements
!Axisymmetric Elements
!Three-Dimensional Solid Elements
!Plate and Shell Elements
3. Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis.
GRADING: Homework Assignments (20%), Labs (10%), Two Exams (20% Each), and
Final Exam (30%).
GRADE: A(>90); B(>80); C(>70); D(>60)
FINAL EXAM: 7:40 - 9:30 PM, December 17 (Wednesday), 2003
Note: 1. There will be a total of approximately six (6) homework assignments. Each student
must do his/her own work. Group discussions are O.K., but the actual doing of the
analysis and the preparation of report, etc. are the responsibility of the individual.
2. No makeup exam will be given. No late assignment will be accepted.