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Finite Element Methods

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRTS1202
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2013V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Hahtokari, Tapani
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-RT-4N, I-RT-4V2013-09-02 – 2013-12-21Tapani HahtokariFinnish2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13
2I-RT-4N2014-09-01 – 2014-12-20Tapani HahtokariFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14
3I-RT-4N2015-10-26 – 2016-03-12Jari LehtiöFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30
4I-RT-4N2016-10-31 – 2017-03-04Jari LehtiöFinnish2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19
5I-RT-4V2017-01-09 – 2017-04-30Jari LehtiöFinnish2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16
6I-RT-4N2017-10-23 – 2017-12-22Jari LehtiöFinnish2017-10-22 – 2017-10-30

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2018-2019.

Learning Outcomes

The student understands the significance of degree of freedom in displacements when designing various structures and is able to analyse structures using finite element methods. The student is able to use software based on FEM calculation.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Isostatic Structures, Strenght of Materials, Hyperstatic Structures

Contents

General displacement method of rod structures: matrix methods, for truss frame and grid structures. Use of finite element methods in plate and slab structures. Computer applications.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Hahtokari, T. Elementtimenetelmät, teaching handout,

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 30h, exercises 20h and a project on FEM analysis 30h

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student will accumulate one third of the maximum score in exams and the student will complete the assignments with grade 1.
Grade 3: The student will accumulate two thirds of maximum score in the exams and will complete the assignment with grade 3.
Grade 5: The student will accumulate the maximum score in the exam and completes the assignments with grade 5.

Assessment Methods

Project work and exam. Numerical assessment
Written exam 60%
Prorect work 40%


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