Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Analysis
3 credits
Theory and element selection. Virtual work and weighted residual formulation. Linear elastic analysis. Heat transfer analysis. Isoparametric elements. Development of computer programs for simple problems. Utilization of existing computer packages. Application to mechanical engineering problems. Credit will be granted for only one of MECH_V 462 or MECH_V 514. [2-3*-0]
Average
78.2%
Students
327
Sections
12
Grade distribution. <50: 6, 50-54: 6, 55-59: 3, 60-63: 14, 64-67: 12, 68-71: 22, 72-75: 21, 76-79: 40, 80-84: 47, 85-89: 43, 90-100: 68.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
70.1%
Highest section avg
84.4%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Lecture | Open | Mon 14:00-16:00 | Mattia Bacca |
| L1A | Laboratory | Open | Wed 16:00-17:30 | Mattia Bacca |
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