Structural analysis and FEM (5 op)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.