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Finite Element Methods

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IKS1102
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-KT 2009
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2011-2012)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Makkonen, Matti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
52011-08-29 – 2011-10-21Matti MakkonenFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04

Learning Outcomes

The student will understand the fundamentals of applied stress analysis, will be able to set up a stiffness matrix, create the model using an FEA-program, solve stresses and displacements. The student can use an FEA-program

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Statics, Strength of Materials

Contents

The basics of finite element method, finite element analysis procedure and types of finite elements, creating a FE model, meshing, applying loads and boundary conditions and faults in initial informations, testing the model, analyzing the stress and deflection, exercises to use FEA software in the design of products.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Instructions of the FEA software.
- Teachers hand-out

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exercises.


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