NA 6 – Advanced Computational Tools for Naval Architecture
Prepares students to critically evaluate simplifying assumptions and run advanced commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and FEA software.
This course reviews the general engineering process for problem solving in the context of recognizing appropriate simplifying assumptions and their impact on the fidelity of the desired solution. Effective use of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis software requires that the user understand the underlying assumptions. This course investigates problems with increasing complexity and discusses best practices at each step of the analysis. The goal is that the student is able to critically and effectively use commercial CFD and FEA software.