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2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CEN 521 - Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis

3 credits
Prerequisites: CEN 306 or equivalent
Fundamental matrix algebra including inversion of matrices. Stiffness matrices for spring assemblages, trusses, beams, and two and three dimensional frames. Introduction to flexibility method. Computer programs are used by students to solve matrix equations. Note: Some graduate courses may be open to undergraduates. Please consult your department chairperson. See the Graduate Catalogue for graduate general and program requirements.