Finite Elemente Methode 1

What it is about

In this module you will acquire the fundamental concepts of the finite element method (FEM) and the associated modeling practice. You will learn to build FEM models for linear structural mechanics, validate results and create simple parts of an FEM implementation. Additionally, you will apply commercial FEM software to practically practice preprocessing, meshing, analysis and postprocessing.

What you will be able to do

Understand the fundamentals and concepts of FEM
Apply FEM to linear structural mechanics
Develop simple FEM program components
Build and evaluate models with commercial FEM software
Validate results and assess them critically
Analyze mesh convergence and stress singularities
Familiarize with fundamentals of nonlinear materials (elasto-plastic) and thermal analyses

What the module consists of

VorlesungDelivery of the theoretical foundations of FEM
ÜbungenDeepening through manual calculations and computer algebra
Selbststudium/AufgabenblätterAdditional 'Check your knowledge' tasks for self-study
SoftwareanwendungPractice in preprocessing, meshing, analysis and postprocessing with commercial FEM software

Teaching method

Klassische Vorlesung mit Manuskript und MitschriebIntroduction and explanation of the theory
Übungen mit Handrechnung und ComputeralgebraApplication and deepening of what has been learned
Selbstarbeit durch zusätzliche AufgabenblätterIndependent consolidation of knowledge

What you should already know

Höhere Mathematikrecommended
Numerische Methodenrecommended
Technische Mechanik und Statikrecommended

Assessment

Written examWritten testProject workReportPresentationOral examPortfolioListening comprehension

The module exam takes place as a written examination (150 minutes). The exam combines calculation tasks and comprehension questions: calculation tasks demonstrate the ability to apply FEM and to develop simple program components, comprehension questions test the understanding of central concepts, modeling decisions, postprocessing and validation. Answers are given in one's own words and through calculations. Permissible aids are specified at the chair or on the chair's noticeboard or homepage.

Exam date26.02. · 11:00–15:00N 1070 ZG, Lothar-Rohde-Hörsaal (0101.Z1.070); N 1179, Wilhelm-Nusselt-Hörsaal (0101.02.179)

Reading list

Felippa, C. A. - Introduction to Finite Element Methods
Hughes, T. J. R. - The Finite Element Method
Onate, E. - Structural Analysis with the Finite Element Method. Linear Statics

Dates

KOKolloquium zu Einführung in die Finite-Elemente-Methode

Tue16:45–18:15
N 1070 ZG, Lothar-Rohde-Hörsaal (0101.Z1.070)
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Lecture with exerciseEinführung in die Finite-Elemente-Methode4 groups to choose from

AWed08:00–09:30
N 1070 ZG, Lothar-Rohde-Hörsaal (0101.Z1.070)
7× · 14.10.–25.11.
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BWed13:15–14:45
Theresianum, 0602, Hörsaal ansteigend, ohne exp. B (0506.EG.602)
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CWed15:00–16:30
2750, Karl Max von Bauernfeind Hörsaal (0507.03.750)
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DWed16:45–18:15
2750, Karl Max von Bauernfeind Hörsaal (0507.03.750)
7× · 14.10.–25.11.
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From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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