MIME 635 — Finite Element Method - Rock Mechanics

Overview of numerical methods; elasticity relations; element assembly process; formulative procedures; planar elements; convergence and accuracy; isoparametric formulation; rock joint and rock support elements; dynamic analysis; material and geometric nonlinearities. XFEM. Applications in mining and geotechnical engineering.

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• Difficulty: 3.00 out of 5
• Credits: 4
• Faculty: Graduate Studies
• Department: Mining & Materials Engineering
• Prerequisites: MIME 521 and/or permission of instructor