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Basics of FEMLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 8D00BS99

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student knows the basics of FEM.

Competence in structural engineering
The student will be competent in making finite element models for bar structures. They will be capable of solving displacements and internal forces of a bar structure by the finite element method.

Content

• Forming finite element model
• Degrees of freedom
• Stiffness matrix and load vectors
• Equilibrium equations of nodal forces

• Second order approach
• Finite element method in stability problems

Qualifications

Linear Algebra, Statically Indeterminate Frame Structures

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to determine equilibrium equations of nodal forces of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures to determine and solve stresses and displacements of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures very well to solve displacements and stresses of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of more complex bar structures.

Materials

Lecturer's material.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Martti Perälä
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Student groups
  • RAK22SU
    Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student knows the basics of FEM.

Competence in structural engineering
The student will be competent in making finite element models for bar structures. They will be capable of solving displacements and internal forces of a bar structure by the finite element method.

Content

• Forming finite element model
• Degrees of freedom
• Stiffness matrix and load vectors
• Equilibrium equations of nodal forces

• Second order approach
• Finite element method in stability problems

Materials

Lecturer's own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures and calculation exercises. Contact lessons.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to determine equilibrium equations of nodal forces of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures to determine and solve stresses and displacements of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures very well to solve displacements and stresses of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of more complex bar structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Two mid-term exams or one final exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to determine equilibrium equations of nodal forces of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures to determine and solve stresses and displacements of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures very well to solve displacements and stresses of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of more complex bar structures.

Qualifications

Linear Algebra, Statically Indeterminate Frame Structures

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Martti Perälä
Student groups
  • RAK21SU
    Insinööri (AMK), Rakennustekniikka

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student knows the basics of FEM.

Competence in structural engineering
The student will be competent in making finite element models for bar structures. They will be capable of solving displacements and internal forces of a bar structure by the finite element method.

Content

• Forming finite element model
• Degrees of freedom
• Stiffness matrix and load vectors
• Equilibrium equations of nodal forces

• Second order approach
• Finite element method in stability problems

Materials

Lecturer's material.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to determine equilibrium equations of nodal forces of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures to determine and solve stresses and displacements of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures very well to solve displacements and stresses of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of more complex bar structures.

Qualifications

Linear Algebra, Statically Indeterminate Frame Structures

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 22.01.2023

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Martti Perälä
Student groups
  • RAK20SU
  • MRAK20SU
    Degree Programme in Construction Engineering

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student knows the basics of FEM.

Competence in structural engineering
The student will be competent in making finite element models for bar structures. They will be capable of solving displacements and internal forces of a bar structure by the finite element method.

Content

• Forming finite element model
• Degrees of freedom
• Stiffness matrix and load vectors
• Equilibrium equations of nodal forces

• Second order approach
• Finite element method in stability problems

Materials

Lecturer's own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures and calculation exercises.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h.
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 47 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to determine equilibrium equations of nodal forces of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures to determine and solve stresses and displacements of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of simple bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the finite element method of bar structures very well to solve displacements and stresses of different beams, trusses and frames. The student is able to determine the critical load of more complex bar structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment 0-5.

Qualifications

Linear Algebra, Statically Indeterminate Frame Structures