Numerical computation in mechanics Project

The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to numerical tools for solving partial differential equations arising in various fields of engineering. We will cover the spectral method applied to the heat diffusion equation in a bar and the development of codes based on this technique. In particular, students will be required to implement this method in Python in order to learn the basics of this language and versioning tools. Students' work will be produced using the Latex word processor.  

• Use the spectral method
• Set up the differential equation for the physical problem under consideration.
• Coding the spectral method in Python
• Writing a scientific report
• Use a version control tool
• give an oral presentation of scientific results.

Required prerequisites*:

• Mathematical tools for mechanics.
• Mechanical system dynamics
• Linear algebra.

Recommended prerequisites:

• Solving differential equations

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