MECH 5884 - Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41156,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Brian Friedrich
Email: bkfriedrich@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2025, Theory, Applications, Case Studies | Huei-Huang Lee, Paul J. Schilling | 13:978-1-63057-764-3 |
| Required | A First Course in the Finite Element Method | Daryl L. Logan | 13: 978-1-305-63511-1 |
Finite Element Simulations with Ansys Workbench 2025 will be utilized for its detailed, step-by-step instruction for using ANSYS Workbench.
A First Course in the Finite Element Method will be utilized for the theory and general methods employed in finite element method software.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus Review Introduction to the Stiffness Method and FEA |
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| 8/31 | Introduction to the Stiffness Method and FEA | |
| 9/7 | Truss Element Formulation and Solutions | Homework 1 |
| 9/14 | Truss Element Formulation and Solutions | |
| 9/21 | Truss Element Formulation and Solutions | Homework 2 |
| 9/28 | Beam Element Formulation and Solutions | Homework 3 |
| 10/5 | Beam Element Formulation and Solutions Frame and Grid Equations |
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| 10/12 | Plain Stress and Plain Strain Elements and Solutions | Exam 1 Homework 4 |
| 10/19 | Plain Stress and Plain Strain Elements and Solutions | |
| 10/26 | Practical Modeling Considerations | Homework 5 |
| 11/2 | Axisymmetric Elements and Solutions | |
| 11/9 | Three Dimensional Stress Analysis | Homework 6 |
| 11/16 | Three Dimensional Stress Analysis | |
| 11/23 | Buckling and Stress Stiffening | Exam 2 Homework 7 |
| 11/30 | Modal Analysis Thermal Stress Analysis and Solutions (tentative) |
Homework 8 |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.