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        Core Information
	







                Course
                
			CEE 716/816 Finite Element Method I

			Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits

			Spring Semester, ODU Campus 
				
	

                Session
                Spring Session #1
	
	

                Instructor
                
			
			Dr. Duc T. Nguyen, Professor, CEE, 
			
			KH 130-C
	

                Phone
                (757) 683-3761
	

                Fax
                (757) 683-5354
	

                e-mail
                <nguyen@cee.odu.edu> 
		
	

                Office Hours
                see posting on KH Room 130-C
		
	


			













        Textbook and References
	

            

              
              

                 
                  
                  

                  

                    

                    

                      
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        Grading Policy
	



 



 
 
                  



	Homeworks and/or Tests/Projects will be given
	















	
	
	Attendance Policy
	




                      




	
	Attendance is not required but is strongly 
	recommended since absences can have a negative
	effect on the student's learning and 
	performance. Also, a student must be 
	present for all quizzes, tests, and 
	examinations.
	
	














	
	
	Honor Code
	







All homework, quizzes, and exams that are turned in 
for credit should contain either the honor code pledge 
written out completely, or the words "Honor Pledge" 
written next to your signature. Collaboration with others 
is permissible on homework assignments only.

 











	


                  


                  








        Tentative Course Outline
	






 

                        


CEE 716/816 Finite Element Method I

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits

ODU Campus

Spring Session

                        


Today is 

                         
                        

                        











     
	
		Topics
	
		Reference





	
[1]		
	
	

	
  (1) Introduction
		

		

			
	 Chapter 1 (C)

		



	
[2]		
	
	

	
(2) One Dimensional Linear Element                     
		

		

			
	Chapter 2 (C)

		



	
[3]		
	
	

	
 A Finite Element Example

		

		

			
	Chapter 3 (C)

	



	
[4]		
	
	

	
Element Matrices: Galerkin Formulation  
		

		

			
	Chapter 4 (C)

	



	
[5]		
	
	

	
 Two Dimensional Elements  
		

		

			
	Chapter 5 (C)

	



	
[6]		
	
	

	
 Coordinate Systems 
      Test/Project 1 (30%)
		

		

			
	Chapter 6 (C)

		



	
[7]		
	
	

	
Two Dimensional Field Equation
		

		

			
	Chapter 7 (C)

		



	
[8]		
	
	

	
 Torsion of Noncircular Section  
		

		

			
	Chapter 8 (C)

		



	
[9]		
	
	

	
 Derivative Boundary Conditions: Point Source/Sink  
		

		

			
	Chapter 9 (C)

		



	
[10]		
	
	

	
 Irrotational Flow 
		

		

			
	Chapter 10 (C)

		



	
[11		
	
	

	
 Heat Conduction/Convection 
		

		

			
Chapter 11 (C)

		



	
[12]		
	
	

	
 Acoustical Vibration 
		

		

			
Chapter 12 (C)





	
[13]		
	
	

	
Computer Program For 2-D Field Problems

      Test/Project 2 (30%)
		

		

			






	
[14]		
	
	

	
 Truss Elements 
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes





	
[15]		
	
	

	
 Beam and Frame Elements                            
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes





	
[16]		
	
	

	
 Efficient Simultaneous Equations Solver            
		

		

			
Instructor's book (D)





	
[17]		
	
	

	
 Time Dependent Field Problems: Theoretical Considerations                                            
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes or Chapter 14 (C)





	
[18]		
	
	

	
 Time Dependent Field Problems: Practical Considerations                                              
		

		

			
Instructor's Notes or Chapter 15 
(C)


NOTES:




FINAL EXAM or PROJECT TOPICS, selected by students (40%)