Dr. Song’s research focuses on investigating various multiscale/multiphysics problems related to civil infra structures and advanced structural materials. His topics of interest include, but are not limited to: computational characterization/prediction of material behaviors in atomistic, quasi-continuum and continuum length scales, computational material design for the optimization of mechanical properties and performances, and computational prediction of multiphysics-induced system failure/interaction behaviors. Dr. Song is also working on developing new advanced computational analysis schemes such as the extended finite element method (XFEM), extended element-free Galerkin method (XEFGM), extended particle difference method (EPDM) and system interaction analysis algorithms to predict wide range of multiscale/multiphysics-induced engineering mechanics/science problems.
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Computational mechanics, Finite element methods, Meshfree methods, Computational failure analysis, Multiscale/Multiphysics analysis, Structural system analysis, Integrated computational materials engineering
CVEN 2121 - Analytical Mechanics 1
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Applies mechanics to the study of static equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies. Includes composition/resolution of forces; moments/couples; equivalent force systems; free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; forces in trusses/beams; frictional forces; first/second moments of area; moments and products of inertia. Degree credit not granted for this course and GEEN 2851 and MCEN 2023.
CVEN 3111 - Analytical Mechanics 2
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Studies the motion (kinematics) of particles and rigid bodies, and the forces that cause the motion (kinetics). Newton's laws as well as energy methods are used to study the motion of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions.
CVEN 3525 - Structural Analysis
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Spring 2023
Studies structural analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems, deflections, energy methods, and force and stiffness methods.
CVEN 4511 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020
Covers systematic formulation of finite element approximation and isoparametric interpolation (weighted residual and energy methods, triangular and quadrilateral elements). Includes computation applications to the solution of one- and two-dimensional stress-deformation problems and steady and transient heat conduction. Same as CVEN 5511.
CVEN 4525 - Matrix Structural Analysis
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Fall 2023
Covers matrix formulation of principles of structural analysis and development of direct stiffness and flexibility methods for analysis of 2D and 3D structures. Variational formulation of the finite element method. Geometric nonlinearity. Familiarity with Metlab programming is expected. Same as CVEN 5525.
CVEN 5511 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020
Covers systematic formulation of finite element approximation and isoparametric interpolation (weighted residual and energy methods, triangular and quadrilateral elements). Includes computation applications to the solution of one- and two-dimensional stress-deformation problems and steady and transient heat conduction. Same as CVEN 4511.
CVEN 5525 - Matrix Structural Analysis
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Fall 2023
Covers matrix formulation of principles of structural analysis and development of direct stiffness and flexibility methods for analysis of 2D and 3D structures. Variational formulation of the finite element method. Geometric nonlinearity. Familiarity with Metlab programming is expected. Same as CVEN 4525.
CVEN 6511 - Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Porous Media
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2020
Covers constitutive modeling, multiphase mechanics, and finite element implementation of constitutive models and coupled solid-fluid mechanical governing equations for inelastic porous media at small strain. Considers transient and steady state conditions. Analyzes structural, geotechnical, geological, mechanical, biomechanical, and other related modern engineering problems. Uses general purpose finite element software program for implementation and analysis.
CVEN 6525 - Nonlinear Analysis of Framed Structures
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Spring 2024
Explores theoretical underpinnings of nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of framed structures, along with exposure to the corresponding programming techniques in Matlab. Topics covered are: flexibility and fiber based beam-column element formulation; structural,section and fiber plasticity; geometric and material nonlinearities; nonlinear pushover and transient analysis of framed structures.
