Finite-element method (4cr)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student knows the basics principals of the course and is able to utilize them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and is cabable to conceive connections between learned issues

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course excellent and is able to evaluate and validate content of course

Materials

Lecture material