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
-
TXCEXCHANGE24Mechanical 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.