Finite-element method (4 cr)

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

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.

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