LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduction to approximate methods for initial and boundary value problems in solid mechanics. After the course, student understands the physical background of the bar and string model problems, knows the basic ideas of (1) particle surrogate, (2) finite difference, (3) finite element methods, is able to apply the methods to the model problems (1D), and knows the extensions to the thin slab and membrane models of solid mechanics (2D).
Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.04.2023 - 09.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tom Gustafsson
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation): Contact the responsible teacher by email (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi)
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:
Introduction to basic principles of the finite element and finite difference methods. The emphasis will be on one-dimensional problems and on problems related to solid mechanics.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Assignments
- Exam
applies in this implementation
The final grading is based on assignments (50%) and exam (50%). Both (assignments & exam) are mandatory.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Lectures and assignments
applies in this implementation
40 hours of lectures & exercise sessions (incl. exam time), 95 hours of individual assignments & study
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).