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Introduction to Computational Mechanics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Introduktion till beräkningsmekanik/
For:
AER
DPU
I
Ii
M
MEC
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 70
Rec. self-study hours: 90
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Mechanical Engineering
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
The course aims at giving the student
- an insight into the use of computational techniques in applied mechanics
- an insight into how technical computations are used in the design process
- a basic theoretical understanding of the completely dominating computational method, namely the Finite Element Method/FEM
- the ability to independently solve not too advanced problems by using a well known commercial FE software
It is to be noted that the focus in the course will be placed more on the applications of the Finite Element Method than on its theoretical details. The application fields that will mainly be discussed in the course are static solid mechanics and stationary heat conduction. Furthermore, an orientation regarding the use of FEM in other application fields such as transient dynamics, structural optimisation, material mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer will also be given. The evaluation of results including material-related aspects will be a standing issue in the course. At the end of the course, the student shall be able to
- give an account of how computations are used in the design process
- give an account of the theoretical basis of FEM
- give an account of the inherent structure of an FE program
- give an account of potential sources of error associated with FE analyses
- use a well known FE software to solve not too advanced problems
- give an account of the importance of result evaluation with respect to e.g. material aspects
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Linear algebra, multi-variable calculus and basic courses in engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and engineering materials
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Advanced courses in the field of applied mechanics (engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, heat conduction, fluid mechanics and engineering materials).
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Organisation:
Lectures, teaching classes and laboratory work
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Course contents:
- Introduction into the use of computational techniques in applied mechanics
- Stress analysis of 2-dimensional rod structures/trusses (with the direct stiffness method);
applications, basic relations, matrix problem formulation, laboratory work
- Linear elastic stress analysis of 2- and 3-dimensional solid bodies;
applications, basic relations, FE formulation, laboratory work
- One- and multi-dimensional heat conduction analysis;
applications, basic relations, FE formulation, laboratory work
- Orientation regarding other application fields for FEM such as transient dynamics, structural optimisation, material mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, including laboratory work
- Evaluation of results including material-related questions (standing issue in the course)
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Course literature:
To be decided
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Examination: |
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Written examination (U,3,4,5)
Mandatory assignments (U,G)
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3 ECTS
3 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish (spring) / English (autumn).
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: Peter Schmidt
Examiner: Kjell Simonsson (vt), Carl-Johan Thore (ht)
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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