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CEE-5414: Finite Element Analysis of Structures

Description: Formulation of the finite element method and application to skeletal, plate, and shell structures. Study of mesh layout and refinement, convergence characteristics, and solution accuracy. Tests of element quality. Use of commercial finite element codes such as ABAQUS.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: CEE-6414

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.52 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 35.23%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.59%

Ioannis Koutromanos202462.6%35.1%1.2%0.0%0.6%0.6%3.525

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W