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Finite-element methodLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 8C00CC57

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Content

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Materials

Lecture material

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
  • AUTO22
  • KONE22
  • MKONE22

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Content

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Materials

Lecturers material

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Hybrid-learning. It is possible to participate through Teams sessions. Computers located in Frami computer classes are used via remote desktop connection. Course consists of lectures and home exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and exercises

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
  • KONE21
  • AUTO21
  • MKONE21

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Content

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Materials

Lecturers material

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Hybrid-learning. It is possible to participate through Teams sessions. Computers located in Frami computer classes are used via remote desktop connection. Course consists of lectures and home exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and exercises

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
  • MKONE20
  • KONE20
  • AUTO20

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Content

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Materials

Lecturers material

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Home exercises in addition to lectures. Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and exercises

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
  • KONE19
  • AUTO19
  • MKONE19

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Content

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Materials

Lecturers material

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Home exercises in addition to lectures

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and exercises

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra