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Finite Element Methods (FEM) (3 cr)

Code: TKSUE300-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Tomi Nieminen

Teacher in charge

Tomi Nieminen

Groups

  • TKN19SA
    Konetekniikka A
  • TKN22VK
    Konetekniikka (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The students understand the theoretical basis of the finite element method. They are able to conduct static FEM analysis on structures, interpret the results and draw conclusions.

EA-EN EUR-ACE Engineering analysis: Students are able to create a model of the structure which is appropriate for FEM analysis. They are also able to complete the analysis.

EA-ER EUR-ACE Engineering practice: Students are able to choose a correct method and element type for a structural analysis. They are also able to interpret the results and draw conclusions based on the results.

Content

Theoretical basis of the finite element method: forming the stiffness matrix and solving the system of equations. Element types: truss, beam, shell and solid. Analysis types: static and modal analysis. Interpretation and sharpness of the results. Linear and non-linear analysis. Modeling assemblies and contact surfaces. Using a FEM-software.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Theory handouts + exercises
Support material: Hartmann, Katz: Structural Analysis with Finite Elements, 2nd Edition

Alternative completion methods

Exercises and a final exam.

Student workload

Virtual study and independent work 80 h.

Further information for students

Open AMK 15 places

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Excellent (5): The student masters the topics of the course, and he is able to apply them innovatively in challenging engineering applications.

Very good (4): The student masters the essential knowledge of the course, and he is able to apply his skills to usual engineering problems.

Good (3): The student masters the basic principles of the course, and he is able to solve basic engineering problems.

Satisfactory (2): The student is familiar with the basic knowledge and terminology of course, but he has some problems with applying the knowledge. He can nevertheless solve simple engineering problems.

Adequate (1): The student is familiar with the basic knowledge and terminology of the course, but he has significant problems with applications.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): The student masters the basic principles of the finite element method, and he is able to solve basic engineering problems.

Very good (4): The student masters the essential knowledge of the finite element method, and he is able to apply his skills to usual engineering problems.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters the theory of the finite element method, and he is able to apply it innovatively in challenging engineering applications.

Prerequisites

The technical beam theory: stress and deformation caused by the normal and shear force and the bending moment.