Structural analysis and FEM (5 cr)
Code: TX00DP15-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2019 - 01.09.2019
Timing
28.08.2019 - 09.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Ajoneuvo- ja konetekniikka
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Konetekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Jyrki Kullaa
Teacher in charge
Jyrki Kullaa
Objective
On completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the basics of the finite element method, and is able to perform linear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses using commercial finite element software.
Content
Matrix calculus
Introduction to the finite element method
Structural elements
Solving for displacements, computing reaction forces and element forces
Usage of a finite element software
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Evaluation criteria - satisfactory (1-2)
The student knows the basics of matrix algebra.
The student can discretize a truss or a frame structure, form the element stiffness matrices, assemble the structure’s stiffness matrix, and solve for the unknown nodal displacements.
The student can compute the reactions and element internal forces and draw internal force diagrams.
The student can run linear static analyses using FE software and an example.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Evaluation criteria - good (3-4)
The student can discretize a truss or a frame structure, can form the element stiffness matrices, assemble the structure’s stiffness matrix, and solve for the unknown nodal displacements.
The student can compute the reactions and element internal forces and draw internal force diagrams.
The student can run linear static and buckling analyses using commercial FE software.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Evaluation criteria - excellent (5)
The student knows the principles of the finite element method.
The student can discretize a truss or a frame structure, can form the element stiffness matrices, assemble the structure’s stiffness matrix, and solve for the unknown nodal displacements.
The student can compute the reactions and element internal forces and draw internal force diagrams.
The student can independently run linear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses using commercial FE software, interpret the results and assess their validity.