Module #1 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Overview of FEA, history, and applications in structural engineering
Module #2 Mathematical Fundamentals Review of linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations
Module #3 Governing Equations of Structural Mechanics Introduction to equilibrium equations, stress-strain relationships, and boundary conditions
Module #4 Finite Element Methodology Discretization, interpolation, and approximation techniques
Module #5 Element Types and Shape Functions Introduction to 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, and shape functions
Module #6 Mesh Generation and Refinement Meshing techniques, mesh quality, and mesh refinement strategies
Module #7 Boundary Conditions and Load Applications Types of boundary conditions, loads, and how to apply them in FEA
Module #8 Linear Static Analysis Formulation and solution of linear static problems
Module #9 Linear Dynamic Analysis Formulation and solution of linear dynamic problems, including vibration and modal analysis
Module #10 Nonlinear Analysis Introduction to nonlinear material behavior, geometric nonlinearity, and nonlinear solution techniques
Module #11 Structural Element Formulation Formulation of beam, plate, and shell elements
Module #12 Structural Analysis Case Studies Application of FEA to realistic structural engineering problems
Module #13 Model Validation and Verification Best practices for model validation, verification, and quality assurance
Module #14 Error Estimation and Adaptivity Techniques for estimating and controlling errors in FEA solutions
Module #15 Advanced Topics in FEA Introduction to advanced topics, such as multi-physics, fracture mechanics, and uncertainty quantification
Module #16 Commercial FEA Software Overview of commercial FEA software, including Abaqus, Ansys, and NASTRAN
Module #17 FEA in Structural Design Applications of FEA in structural design, including optimization and sensitivity analysis
Module #18 Workshop:Solving a Real-World Problem Hands-on workshop where students apply FEA to a real-world structural engineering problem
Module #19 FEA in Research and Development Applications of FEA in research and development, including simulation-driven design and digital twin
Module #20 FEA in Forensic Engineering Applications of FEA in forensic engineering, including failure analysis and accident reconstruction
Module #21 FEA in Construction and Maintenance Applications of FEA in construction and maintenance, including monitoring and inspection
Module #22 Case Studies in Bridge Engineering Applications of FEA in bridge engineering, including analysis and design of bridges
Module #23 Case Studies in Building Engineering Applications of FEA in building engineering, including analysis and design of buildings
Module #24 Case Studies in Specialized Structures Applications of FEA in specialized structures, including towers, tanks, and offshore platforms
Module #25 FEA in Geotechnical Engineering Applications of FEA in geotechnical engineering, including soil-structure interaction and foundation analysis
Module #26 FEA in Wind Engineering Applications of FEA in wind engineering, including wind loading and response analysis
Module #27 FEA in Seismic Engineering Applications of FEA in seismic engineering, including seismic hazard assessment and response analysis
Module #28 FEA in Materials Science Applications of FEA in materials science, including micro-mechanical modeling and material characterization
Module #29 FEA in Computational Mechanics Applications of FEA in computational mechanics, including multiscale modeling and simulation
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Finite Element Analysis in Structural Engineering career
