CEGR 743 - Finite Element Method in Geomechanics

3 hours.
3 Credits

Theoretical concepts and principles of the Finite Element Method (FEM) as well as applications to Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Establishment of conceptual, mathematical, numerical, and mechanical models. Time and spatial discretization. Solution of matrix equations and programming in FORTRAN and C. Applications of FEM to geomaterials which exhibit linear and nonlinear elastic, viscous, elasto-plastic behavior. Applications of FEM to solve 2D and 3D problems in Geotechnical Engineering.

Offered (AS NEEDED)