Solid Mechanics with Finite Element Methods
5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MI170
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1MI170
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 14 December 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
30 credits including a basic course in solid mechanics.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student will be able to:
- calculate principal stresses and strains, and their directions, for a general three-dimensional case,
- calculate effective stresses using von Mises and Tresca’s criteria to judge limit states (i.e. plasticity),
- use the basic features of a commercial Finite Element program,
- to critically judge computed results.
Content
Two- and three-dimensional stresses and deformations: generalised Hooke's law: elastic energy. Strength and design criteria. FEM calculations.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons and FEM exercises.
Assessment
Written examination (4 credits) and assignments (1 credit).