Finite Element Methods: Basics
7.5 ECTS creditsInstruction is in the form of lectures and exercises on:
- matrix statistics
- element stiffness matrixes for different types of elements, primarily bars, beams, and plane elements
- assembly of stiffness matrix structures
- linear elastic analysis of elastic supporting bar structures, beam and shell constructions and plane and axisymmetrical structures
. elastic-plastic analysis
- linear stability and neutral frequency analysis
- matrix statistics
- element stiffness matrixes for different types of elements, primarily bars, beams, and plane elements
- assembly of stiffness matrix structures
- linear elastic analysis of elastic supporting bar structures, beam and shell constructions and plane and axisymmetrical structures
. elastic-plastic analysis
- linear stability and neutral frequency analysis
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Registered for Linear Algebra, 7.5 ECTS credits, Calculus in Several Variables, 7.5 ECTS credits, Numerical Methods, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Solid Mechanics, 15 ECTS credits, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (studied during year 3)
Course code:
MSGC15
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.