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Finite-element method (4cr)

Code: 8C00CC57-3003

General information


Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Mechanical Engineering
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
Samuel Suvanto
Course
8C00CC57

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

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.

Qualifications

Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra

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