Course

Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course (MSK540)

Fakta

Emnekode MSK540

Vekting (stp) 10

Semester undervisningsstart Autumn

Undervisningsspråk English

Antall semestre 1

Vurderingssemester Autumn

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Introduksjon

This is an advanced course to finite element methods with applications to problems in mechanical and structural engineering.

Content

Mathematical foundation, strong and weak formulation of the elasticity problem and general field problems. Shape functions, element and system matrices, mapped elements and numerical integration. Sources of errors, accuracy and adaptive methods. Application in 2 - and 3 dimensional theory of elasticity (plane stress and plane strain, axisymmetric stress analysis, solids, plate bending and shells) as well as heat conduction. Introduction to dynamic problems. Finite element modelling. Use of general purpose finite element software.

Learning outcome

After completing the course the student should have:

  • An overall understanding of the finite element method and knowledge of the approaches made and possible sources of error
  • Be able to use the method to problems in elasticity theory and structural mechanics, both static and dynamic, and the general field problem such as heat conduction.
  • Be able to develop a code in MATLAB / CALFEM for analysis using the finite element method. Have experience using general purpose finite element software

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140)

Eksamen / vurdering

Written exam

Vekt 1/1

Varighet 4 Hours

Karakter Letter grades

Hjelpemiddel Valid calculator

Trekkfrist 04.11.2025

Eksamensdato 18.11.2025

Written exam with pen and paper.

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Project Work, Tutorials

3 lab works (PC-lab) and 3 written assignments

All 3 lab works and 3 assignments must be approved in order to take the written exam.

Method of work

4 hour lectures and 2 hours tutorials per week.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Finite Element Methods, advanced course (MOM180_1) , Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course (MSK540_1) 10
Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course (MSK540_1) , Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course Part 1 (MSK545_1) 5

Åpent for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Structural and Mechanical Engineering Marine and Offshore Technology
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Emneevaluering

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Kontakt

Course coordinator:
Ove Kjetil Mikkelsen
Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Adugna Deressa Akessa

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1