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Structural analysis and FEMLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TX00DP15

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

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

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.

Enrollment

01.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Konetekniikka Ajoneuvo- ja konetekniikka
Teacher in charge

Jyrki Kullaa

Groups
  • TXCEXCHANGE24
    Mechanical Engineering Exchange Students

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.

Enrollment

01.05.2023 - 30.06.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Mechanical Engineering
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.

Enrollment

02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Mechanical Engineering
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.