Introduction to FEM, Course - LTU - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

B7002B Introduction to FEM, 7.5 Credits

Introduktion till FEM

Valid for

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Syllabus established

The plan is established by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 2007-01-31 and is valid from H07.

Last revised

by Eva Gunneriusson 07 Feb 2013

Education level

Second cycle

Grade scale

G U 3 4 5

Subject

Structural Engineering

Subject group (SCB)

Building Technology

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, second cycle

Specific entry

Calculus, differential equations. Matrix algebra. Basic knowledge of strength of materials and structural mechanics, displacement method and energy principles. For example B7004B Structural Mechanics I.

Course Aim

To give basic understanding of the finite element method. To show how the method can be applied to some engineering problems.
You should be able to apply:
- Element analysis
- Structural analysis
You should know:
- Strong and weak form.
You should understand:
- Boundary conditions
You should know about:
- Derivation of equations

Contents

Derivation of the basic mathematical relations. Heat flow and elasticity problems, especially for beams and plates, are studied in detail. Assignment: Two assignments and 4-5 hand in exercises are part of the course

Realization

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and assignments. Assignments are compulsory.

Examination

Written exam with graded marks (U, 3, 4, 5)
Completed assignments

Transition terms

1000

Examiner

Lars Bernspång - Associate Professor

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2013 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Ottosen, Petersson; Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Prentice Hall

Course offered by

Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering