Integration of mechanism and finite element analyses concepts using advanced cae tools

Abstract

This paper is a work in progress that discusses the possibility of creating a single course that combines topics and concepts from rigid body dynamics and finite element analysis with emphasis on integrating theory with advanced CAE tools. At this point in time, this course is not yet developed but rather it is in a conceptual stage. Therefore, a data-driven assessment of this course, if offered, would take some more time which will be reported in a future conference or a technical meeting. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2009.