2.086 Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers
Spring 2010
Temperature field in an idealized railroad rail cross-section during a transient heat treatment process.
Instructors: Justin C T Kao, Anthony T Patera, Henrik Schmidt
TA: Ghassan Fayad
Lecture:
TR 2.30-4:00 pm
(3-270)
Lab 1: M 2:00 –5:00 pm
(1-115)
Lab 2: F 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(1-115)
Lab 3: F 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(1-115)
Course Description:
Introduction to programming concepts including variable types, data structures, flow control. Numerical methods relevant to MechE including approximation (interpolation, statistical regression); integration; solution of linear and nonlinear equations, eigenproblems, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations. Deterministic and probabilistic methods. Examples from MechE including lumped and continuum models from solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer; dynamics and control; design and manufacturing. Assignments requiring MATLAB programming.
Announcements
Projects available for pick-up in Room 3-264
If you're still on campus, feel free to come by my office --- Room 3-264 --- and pick up your Projects and Assignment 12.
Have a great summer!
Best,
...Debbie
Announced on 18 May 2010 3:02 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
Today's lecture notes...
Popping in to let you know that Professor Patera's lecture notes for class today have been uploaded for you.
Best,
...Debbie
Announced on 13 May 2010 5:59 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
Professor Patera's 11 May classnotes and Matlab files
This is to let you know that we've uploaded Professor Patera's classnotes and m files for you from yesterday's class. Look for his lecture notes (part a), lecture notes (part b), poisson2d.m, and RR2dof_symb.m under Unit 8.
Best,
...Debbie
Announced on 12 May 2010 1:45 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
Hint for Assignment 12
A little hint from Professor Patera...
"Note re Assignment 12 Question 4: only the portion of the plot for 0 < t < tau_heat is relevant to this question (after that, the hamburger is flipped and the analytical solution is no longer relevant)."
Best,
...Debbie
ps: Reminder: Don't forget to fill in the online course evaluation.
Announced on 11 May 2010 7:40 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
Lecture notes for 6 May 2010
Announced on 06 May 2010 5:12 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
