Online Finite Element Principles in Linear Dynamic Analysis Begins
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This is the second course in the Certification in Practice of Finite Element Principles program. Students must complete all four courses to earn the Certification in Practice of Finite Element Principles. Courses are designed to be taken in sequential order. If you choose to take this course on its own it is expected you have foundational knowledge in finite element principles. (e.g. linear static assumptions and element stiffness matrix, assembling a global stiffness matrix, nodal DOFs, boundary conditions, governing equations, potential energy approach, shape functions, derivation of [K], isoparametric mapping, and Jacobian). For more informati
By the end of this course, students should successfully be able to:
- Explain fundamental mechanical vibration concepts.
- Describe the underlying theory for common dynamic solution methodologies employed in finite element software.
- Interpret results in the time, frequency, and modal domains.
- Understand the assumptions and select appropriate damping models.
- Construct, execute, and interpret dynamic structural finite element models.