EML5526 Finite Element Analysis (18EB, 4456, 4458)

Basic Information

Catalog information: Credit 3, Prerequisite: EML4507, EGM 3520, EGM 4344

Instructor: Prof. Nam-Ho Kim, MAEA 210, Phone: 352-575-0665, Email: nkim@ufl.edu

Teaching assistant: TBD

                                   TBD

Class time and location: MWF 5th period (11:45 AM – 12:35 PM) in 201 NEB

Office hours: Instructor: MWF 4th period (10:40 – 11:30 AM)

                       TA1: TBD

                       TA2: TBD

Textbooks: “Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design” by N. H. Kim and B. Sankar, Wiley (Required)

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Catalog description: Fundamentals of finite element analysis including, discrete system analysis, steady state and transient heat transfer analysis, static and dynamic analysis of structures. Modeling, analysis and design using FEA software

The objective of the course is to teach the fundamentals of finite element method with emphasize on the underlying theory, assumption, and modeling issues as well as providing hands-on experience using finite element software to model, analyze and design systems of mechanical and aerospace engineers.

Program Objectives and Outcomes

Program objectives supported by this course include educating students to:

1. Comprehend quantitative and analytical methods
2. Understand and perform engineering analysis of machine systems
3. Apply mathematics, science, and engineering to design
4. Communicate ideas graphically and in writing
5. Recognize the need for, and engage in lifelong learning

Course Assignment

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned during the class, and students are required to submit homework before starting Wednesday class of the following week. Homework problems may require to use commercial finite element software. Among assigned homeworks, two lowest-graded (or unsubmitted) homeworks will not be used in calculating the final grade. Late homework will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Examinations: There will be three examinations worth 50% of the final grade. Tentative Exam Schedule: Exam1: September 28^th, Exam2: October 26^th, Exam3: December 5^th. All exams equally contribute to the grade and there will be no final exam.

Quizzes: There will be eight in-class quizzes; once every other week. The quizzes will cover class material for two weeks. The purpose of quizzes is to make students closely follow course materials. Same as homeworks, two lowest-graded (or missed) quizzes will not be used in calculating the final grade. There will be no make-up quizzes under any circumstances. Students who need to miss quizzes due to other activity can utilize two ungraded quizzes.

Grading: Examinations: 50%, Homework: 25%, Quiz: 25%.

Other Course Information

Lectures: Most class lecture notes will be posted on Canvas. Students are responsible for reading the corresponding lecture before coming to the classroom.

Attendance is very important since some of the material covered in class is not in the textbooks. If you have to miss a class, arrange to get notes from a classmate and meet with TA or instructor during office hours to clarify any material you could not understand.

Finite Element Software: Many homework and projects will be carried out using commercial finite element software Abaqus. Students are expected to download and install the software on their personal computer. The software can be downloaded from http://campus.3ds.com/simulia/freese

Academic honesty: All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action.

This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others.