Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course MSK540

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


Course description for study year 2021-2022

Facts
Course code

MSK540

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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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 problems 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
Content
Mathematical foundation , strong and week formulation of the elasticity problem and general field problems, shape functions, mapped elements and numerical integration, Accuracy and adaptive methods, Application in 2 - and 3 dimensional theory of elasticity ( plain stress and plane strain, axisymmetric stress analysis, solids, plate bending and shells) as well as heat conduction. Introduction to dynamic problems and some non-linear problems. Finite element modelling. Use of general purpose finite element software.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
BYG140 Structural Mechanics 1
Exam
Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours A - F Valid calculator

Coursework requirements
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.

Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator: Ove Mikkelsen
Coordinator laboratory exercises: Adugna Deressa Akessa
Head of Department: Tor Henning Hemmingsen
Method of work
4 hour  lectures and 2 hours tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments and laboratory work (Pc-lab)
Open for
Engineering Structures and Materials - Master's Degree Programme Marine- and Offshore Technology - Master's Degree Programme
Course assessment
Form and/or discussion according to faculty guidelines.
Overlapping courses
Course Reduction (SP)
Finite Element Methods, advanced course (MOM180) 10
Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course Part 1 (MSK545) 5
Literature
The syllabus can be found in Leganto