Special Course on Structural MechanicsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student can
- identify the finite element method and a stiffness matrix
- solve displacements of a beam using the finite element method
- recognise when internal forces can be solved using the finite element method
- solve displacements of a truss using the finite element method
- identify dynamic loads
- identify the model of single degree of freedom (SDOF) system
- identify the natural frequency and shape of a SDOF system
- identify damping
- identify response
- identify resonance
- study a vibrating structure.

Content

1. Solving a beam and a truss with the finite element method
2. Studying a vibrating structure

Qualifications

Statics, Basics of Mechanics of Materials, Isostatic and Hyperstatic Structures
Mathematical aids of structural mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

On completion of the course the student can
- identify the finite element method and a stiffness matrix
- solve displacements of a beam using the finite element method
- recognise when internal forces can be solved using the finite element method
- solve displacements of a truss using the finite element method
- identify dynamic loads
- identify the model of single degree of freedom (SDOF) system
- identify the natural frequency and shape of a SDOF system
- identify damping
- identify response
- identify resonance
- study a vibrating structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

On completion of the course the student can
- use the finite element method and a stiffness matrix
- solve displacements of a beam using the finite element method
- solve internal forces using the finite element method
- solve displacements of a truss using the finite element method
- solve internal forces using the finite element method
- explain dynamic loads
- explain the model of a single degree of freedom (SDOF) system
- show the natural frequency and shape of a SDOF system
- model damping
- explain response
- define resonance
- explain the functioning of a vibrating structure.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

On completion of the course the student can
- use the finite element method and derive the stiffness matrix
- apply the finite element method to solve displacements of a beam
- apply the finite element method to solve internal forces
- apply the finite element method to solve displacements of a truss
- apply the finite element method to solve internal forces of a truss
- apply dynamic load
- apply the model of single degree of freedom (SDOF) system
- apply the natural frequency and shape of a SDOF system
- apply damping
- solve response
- solve resonance
- solve a vibrating structure.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

On completion of the course the student can
- identify the finite element method and a stiffness matrix
- solve displacements of a beam using the finite element method
- recognise when internal forces can be solved using the finite element method
- solve displacements of a truss using the finite element method
- identify dynamic loads
- identify the model of single degree of freedom (SDOF) system
- identify the natural frequency and shape of a SDOF system
- identify damping
- identify response
- identify resonance
- study a vibrating structure.

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