James A. Mandel, who was a full professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University, teaches the history, basic principles, and theory of finite element analysis in this online course. As students make their way through this course, they will learn how to intelligently use the finite element analysis software, ANSYS. They will also be introduced to applications of finite element analysis that have real-world applications. Applications include elasticity, fracture mechanics, thin shell structures, reinforced concrete, fiber concrete, natural frequencies, buckling, sludge digester tanks, water tanks, the effect of soil and roc ..

James A. Mandel, who was a full professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University, teaches the history, basic principles, and theory of finite element analysis in this online course. As students make their way through this course, they will learn how to intelligently use the finite element analysis software, ANSYS. They will also be introduced to applications of finite element analysis that have real-world applications. Applications include elasticity, fracture mechanics, thin shell structures, reinforced concrete, fiber concrete, natural frequencies, buckling, sludge digester tanks, water tanks, the effect of soil and roc ..