Numerical Calculations in Mechanics Project

The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to numerical tools for solving partial differential equations arising from various fields of engineering. We will cover the spectral method as applied to the heat diffusion equation in a rod and the development of codes based on this technique. In particular, students will be required to implement this method in Python in order to gain a foundation in the language and version control tools. Student assignments will be produced using the LaTeX typesetting system.  

• Use the spectral method
• Set up the differential equation for the physical problem under consideration.
• Implement the spectral method in Python
• Writing a Scientific Report
• Use a version control tool
• give an oral presentation on scientific findings.

Required prerequisites*:

• Mathematical Tools for Mechanics.
• Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
• Linear Algebra.

Recommended prerequisites*:

• Solving Differential Equations

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