Finite Element Method (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the most common element types, and know how to use them for the analysis of structures.
The student will be able to use finite element software to solve different types of problems in structural mechanics.

Content

1. Shape functions for bar and beam elements
2. Energy method in deriving stiffness matrices
3. Consistent nodal loads
4. Plane stress and plane strain
5. Rectangular and triangular elements
6. Element types in structural mechanics
7. Isoparametric elements
8. Numerical integration
9. Exercises with finite element software
10. A design project in the field of structural mechanics

Location and time

Myyrmäki

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the theory of bar and beam elements and can use one dimensional elements for the analysis of structures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can use plane and volume elements of structural mechanics.
The student is familiar wuth the basic theory of isoparametric elements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the finite element method independently when analyzing and designing structures.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the theory of bar and beam elements and can use one dimensional elements for the analysis of structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Qualifications

Introduction to the Finite Element Method