The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Im 2005 - 2006 - Engineering and design
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
3 cr
Competency aims
To give students the skills and understanding to use Finite Elemenet Analysis in the solution of complex engineering problems.
Learning outcomes
-To derive and solve the global equation for the solution of deflection of members in engineering structures.
-To derive the local and global stiffness matrix for the solution of deflection of members in engineering structures.
-To apply the FEM method in the solution of engineering problems.
-To solve engineering problems using FEM /FEA software.
-To interpret the accuracy of results obtained when using FEM /FEA software.
Course contents
-Finite Element Method
-Stiffness Matrix
-The theory of the Design of parts.
-Femlab.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Strength of Materials.
Previous course names
none
Additional information
none
Recommended or required reading
None.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Exercise based learning - 10 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 20 hours
- Project work and productions - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 80 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 20 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 60 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Reports and productions
Teacher
Vihtonen Mathew
Examiner
Vihtonen Mathew
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
period 3
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions