MS-E1743 - Computational Mechanics 2 D, Lecture, 2.11.2021-9.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

To understand the basic principles of linear elasticity and the approximation with the finite element method.

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rolf Stenberg

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CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The Cauchy stress tensor and the equilibrium equation. The strain tensor and constitutive models. The equations of linear elasticity and their variational formulations. The finite element method for linear elasticity. Error estimates and adaptive schemes.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, homework

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

     24h lectures + 12h exercises (4h+2h / week) + self-study

     

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Lecture notes.

     

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    Fall II (2020-2021, 2021-2022)

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