1. Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
This is ASEN 6107:
Nonlinear Finite Element Methods

2. Course Prerequisites
An advanced, graduate-elective course offered every
2 years (occasionally 3). Primarily a continuation of
ASEN 5007: Introduction to Finite Element Methods (IFEM)
Prerequisites:
A graduate-level intro course in FEM
Uses Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
at a deeper level than IFEM
Prior experience in solving nonlinear equations
helpful but not required

3. Course Web Site Course web site:
All ready-to-post course material: syllabus, coursework
info, office hrs, Notes, class slides, Homework, HW
solutions, and so on, will be placed there.
Material ready to download is marked by an
asterisk * at link start

4. Coursework Grading Weights
Weekly homework: 30%
(Posted on website)
Two take-home midterm exams: 20% each, total 40%
(Usually posted on website Tu, due class time)
Final take home exam: 30%
(Posted on web site on or before Wed of last week of classes, due in 6 days)

5. Course Syllabus Part 1. Overview of Nonlinear Problems
Part 2. Formulation of Geometrically Nonlinear
Finite Elements
Part 3. Solution of Nonlinear Equations
Part 4. Computer Implementation of Nonlinear Analysis (concurrent w/Parts 2-3)
Part 5. Applications to Structural Stability
Part 6. Nonconservative Problems

6. Homework Rules Summary
Usually assigned weekly, except for take home
exam weeks and final week.
Group collaboration for HW allowed. However
each student must submit own HW, with names of
collaborators if group work was done.
If identical HWs are submitted, no credit is given.
See posted HW rules for details.