The course is included in these curricula and study modules

  • Polymer tecnology 2001 - 2004 - Mechanical design
  • Manufacturing automation 2001 - 2004 - Mechanical design

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The course aims to provide a basic understanding of finite element methodology and its applications in analysing stresses in contruction parts.

Learning outcomes

The student is expected to have an understanding of the fundamental principles and methods in finite element analysis.

Course contents

Matrix algebra
Types of finite elements
Bar elements
Beam elements
Beam elements in 2-D
Two-dimensional problems
Finite element solution techniques

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Strength of Materials

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes, MatLab

Study activities

  • Lectures - 36 hours
  • Exercise based learning - 18 hours
  • Individual studies - 78 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 132 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 78 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 54 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Assessment methods

Reports and productions

Examiner

Nylund Christer

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

2006-08-25 - Reports and productions

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