Finite-element method

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC23CK70021
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Estlander, Ilkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013KOTU   3 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   3 spring   4.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   3 spring   4.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   3 spring   4.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   3 spring   4.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
KOTU-2016KOTU   3 spring   4.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.

In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Strength of Materials 1

Contents

- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1-2): Student knows the basics principals of the course and is able to utilize them.

Good (3-4): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and is cabable to conceive connections between learned issues

Excellent (5): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course excellent and is able to evaluate and validate content of course

Assessment Methods

Examination and exercises

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