Finite Element Methods: Basics

Instruction 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
- assemblying stiffness matrix structures
-linear elastic analysis of elastic supporting bar structures, beam and shell constructions and plane and asymmetrical structures
. elastic-plastic analysis
- linear stability and neutral frequency analysis

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: Mechanical engineering 30 ECTS cr (including mechanics and solid mechanics) plus mathematics 15 ECTS cr 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

• Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, spec. in Materials Engineering (studied during year 3)
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (studied during year 3)