Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• 2.093 (Fall 2002) 
• Course Title:
• Computer Methods in Dynamics 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Klaus-Jürgen Bathe 
• Course Introduction:
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  2.093 Computer Methods in Dynamics
  
  
  
  

  Fall 2002

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  This course includes a complete set of lecture notes taken by the TA in class, as well as some homework assignments.

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  Formulation of finite element methods for analysis of dynamic problems in solids, structures, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Computer calculation of matrices and numerical solution of equilibrium equations by direct integration and mode superposition. Effective eigensolution techniques for calculation of frequencies and mode shapes. Digital computer coding techniques and use of an existing general purpose finite element analysis program. Modeling of problems and interpretation of numerical results.