Solid Mechanics with Finite Element Methods
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MI170
- Code
- 1MI170
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 1 February 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
30 credits including a basic course in solid mechanics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- calculate principal stresses and strains, and their directions, for a general three-dimensional case,
- calculate effective stresses using the von Mises and Tresca criteria to judge limit states (i.e. plasticity),
- use the basic features of a commercial FEM program for strength analysis and structural design,
- to critically judge computed results using the FEM program.
Content
Two- and three-dimensional stress and deformation states. Generalised Hooke's law. Equilibrium equations and boundary conditions. Analysis of thin- and thick-walled cylindrical vessel and circular disc. Strength and design criteria. FEM simulation.
Instruction
Lectures, exercise sessions and FEM laboratory work.
Assessment
Written examination (3 credits). Hand-in assignments (2 credits).
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.