FEM Analysis (6cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

Students will know the principles of the FEM and FEM calculations using application programmes.

Execution methods

Luennot ja harjoitukset

Accomplishment methods

The course includes lectures and various exercises.Passing the course requires the completion of practice tasks.The course requires 162 hours of student work.A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.

Content

Principles of the Finite Element Method.
The stages of FEM calculation.
Exercises

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know the basic of FEM and can use analysis software to analyse simple structures. They are aware of the significance of the software's limitations and can verify results produced by the Software.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use a wide range of professional concepts fluently and are able to assess the suitability of methods for different situations in various operational environments. They are able to apply FEM calculation methods to achieve optimal structural solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use professional concepts with expertise and can apply their professional competence as required in different situations. They are able to select the best possible and available calculation parameters for the situation. They are able to analyse and simulate structures and to develop systematic methods and calculation instructions for FEM analysis.

Qualifications

Strength of Materials