Finite Element Methods (FEM) (3 cr)
Code: TKSUJ300-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
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.
Materials
Nieminen: Introduction to Finite Element Method
Teaching methods
Contact study, virtual study
Student workload
Lectures and exercises 39 h. Self study 39 h.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Pass:
Student has calculated correctly at least 60% of homeworks
Fail:
Student has not calculated correctly 60% of the homeworks. To get evaluation by number the student must take part for supervised exam.
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.
Qualifications
The technical beam theory: stress and deformation caused by the normal and shear force and the bending moment.