TMHL62 |
The Finite Element Method; advanced course, 6 ECTS credits.
/Finita Elementmetoden FEM, fortsättningskurs/
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MEC
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 48
Rec. self-study hours: 112
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Mechanical Engineering
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
The purpose of the course is to provide extensive, in-depth knowledge of the Finite Element Method (FEM). The essential goal is to give the student the understanding of the applicability, implementation, use and limitations of the method so that it can be used critically and in such a manner that the numerical behavior in the method can be explained using a well substantiated theory formulation.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Solid Mechanics, Finite elements, Continuum Mechanics, Fortran
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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Organisation:
Teaching is in the form of lectures, classes and laboratory exercises.
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Course contents:
Finite-element formulation of second- and fourth-degree one dimensional boundary-value problems by means of weak formulation and a Galerkin approximation. Manual calculation of bar and beam problems using the above formulation. FEM formulation of second-degree multidimensional boundary-value problems applied to linear elasticity. Isoparametric formulation. Stress calculations. Numerical and computer aspects. Assembly, storage and solution of rigidity equations. Patch tests and Conditioning numbers. Support reactions, Substructure techniques, prescribed displacements and transformations. Adaptivity. Contact problems, Linear stability, Geometric non-linearity, Newtonâ?ss method.
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Course literature:
Cook, R.D.: Concepts and applications of Finite Element Analysis, (3:ed), Wiley, 1981.
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Examination: |
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Written examination Three project tasks |
4,5 ECTS 1,5 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: Peter Schmidt
Examiner: Bo Torstenfelt
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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