Focus of the course is on the state-of-the-art computational modeling techniques used in disciplines such as structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electromagnetics. Emphasis is on the numerical solution methods of partial differential equations and their use in computational analysis and simulations for engineering design. There will be a number of case studies and examples to enhance the lectures with examples. Topics covered are: basic numerical methods for root-finding, solution of linear system of equations and ordinary-differential equations, finite-difference solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial- differential equations and finite-element solution of elliptic PDEs such as Poisson equation in 1D.
Computational Analysis and Simulation (ME 415)
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CONTENT
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Demonstrate understanding and implementation of numerical solution algorithms applied to root finding problems.
Demonstrate understanding and implementation of numerical solution algorithms applied to solving linear systems of equations.
Demonstrate understanding of methods for finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices.
Demonstrate understanding and implementation of numerical solutions to of initial value problems.
Possess ability to model and analyze engineering problems governed by partial differential equations such as conduction, diffusion, beam and plate bending.
Select appropriate efficient and stable numerical solution method for the engineering problem at hand.
Demonstrate understanding and implementation of finite-difference methods for solution of boundary value problems and partial-differential equations.
Apply numerical methods to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical problems.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of error in numerical solutions
Demonstrate understanding of numerical methods for integration and differentiation
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
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Midterm | 50 |
Participation | 0 |
Individual Project | 25 |
Homework | 25 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
Readings |
Numerical Methods Using MATLAB, 4th ed, J.H. Mathews, K.D. Fink, Pearson, 2004. |