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    This document provides information about the course SE 276B/MAE 232B Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics II taught in Winter 2018. It lists the instructor, Professor J.S. Chen, as well as the TAs and their contact information. The course covers finite element methods for linear problems in structural dynamics, including temporal discretization algorithms, stability and convergence analysis, and structural elements for beams, plates and shells. Students will be graded based on homework, a computer assignment, a final project, a midterm, and a final exam.

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    SE 276B/MAE 232B Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics II

    Winter 2018
    Instructor Professor J. S. Chen
    Dept. of Structural Engineering
    SME Building, Room 441H
    E-mail: js-chen@ucsd.edu
    Office Hours: TuTh, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, SME 441H

    Lecture TuTh, 2:00 – 3:20 PM, PCYNH 109 (Pepper Canyon Hall)

    TAs Marco Pasetto, Email: mpasetto@ucsd.edu


    Jonghyuk (Jon) Baek, Email: job011@ucsd.edu
    Office Hours: MWF, 2:00-3:00 PM, SME 410

    Course Finite element methods for linear problems in structural dynamics; semi- and
    Description full-discrete equations, temporal discretization and time integration
    algorithms; stability, consistency, and convergence for parabolic and
    hyperbolic problems; structural elements for beams, plates and shells.

    Prerequisites Graduate standing or consent of instructor

    Grading Homework 10%


    Computer Assignment 5%
    Final Project 15%
    Midterm 30%
    Final Exam 40%

    Textbook T. J. R. Hughes, The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic
    Finite Element Analysis, Dover, 2000

    Course Outline
    1. Approximation Properties of Finite Element Formulation in Boundary Value Problems
     Strong Form, Weak Form, Galerkin’s Approximation
     Finite Element Approximation and Discretization
     Approximation Properties of FEM in Sobolev Norms

    2. Basic Formulation of Parabolic and Hyperbolic Problems


     Parabolic Problem: Heat Equation
     Hyperbolic Problem: Elastodynamics and Structural dynamics
     Mass Matrix

    3. Algorithms for Parabolic Problems

    1
     Generalized Trapezoidal Rule (GTR)
     Analysis of GTR
     von Neumann Stability Analysis
     Energy Method for Stability Analysis
     Convergence

    4. Algorithms for Hyperbolic Problems


     Algorithms for Elasto-dynamics
     Stability Analysis
     Algorithm for High Frequency Oscillation
     Numerical Dissipation & Dispersion
     Estimation of Critical Time Step for Some Simple Finite Elements
     Matched Methods
     Algorithms Based upon Operator Splitting and Mesh Partitions

    5. Structural Elements
     Timoshenko Beam Element
     Kirchhoff-Love and Reissner-Mindlin Plate Elements
     Shear Locking and Remedies
     Shell Elements

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