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Precision Element Applications

Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method, the Stiffness/Displacement Method, and equations for trusses and beams. It also includes the study of plane stress and plane strain stiffness equations, the Iso-parametric Formulation, and applications in heat transfer and fluid flow.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The main objectives of the course are as follows:

Provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method (FEM), focusing on the underlying theory and implementation issues for solving solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid problems.

2- Provide students with the necessary understanding of how to obtain useful approximations for solutions to problems in solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Course outputs :

The learning outcomes of this course are divided into three main areas:

First: Knowledge and Understanding:
1- Define important terms related to the Finite Element Analysis course.
2- Describe and express advanced knowledge of the key steps involved in the Finite Element Method (FEM).
3- Discussion of the various assumptions associated with the derived equations.

Second: Skills:
1- Understanding and applying the advantages and limitations of the Finite Element Method.
2- Using the Finite Element Method to study stresses on components, heat transfer within them, and simple fluid flow problems.
3- Formulating the mathematical problem for any given physical problem.
4. Application and processing of Finite Element Method data for design visualization that meets specific criteria.

Third: Values, Independence, and Responsibility:
1- Manage tasks and activities with complete independence.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-05

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