Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding the basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (via the software Matlab and AutoCAD)

Understanding the basics of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), primarily Finite Element Method (FEM) (via the software Matlab and RFEM)

Understanding the basics of parametric design and engineering (via the software Matlab, Geogebra and Rhinoceros)

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2024 - 12.04.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joonas Jaaranen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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 basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (via the software Matlab and AutoCAD)

  The basics of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), primarily Finite Element Method (FEM) (via the software Matlab and RFEM)

  The basics of parametric design and engineering (via the software Matlab, Geogebra and Rhinoceros)

  On top of the basics, structural engineers need to be aware of tools that are needed to complete a project which typically consists of different phases: 

  • Project formulation
  • Initial brief
  • Assembling the data and developing the brief
  • Scheme design
  • Detailed design
  • Information for construction
  • Construction

  During the sheme design phase, different design options can be explored using a parametric design software.  During the detailed design phase, the structural elements need to be designed in detail and this is achieved through the FEM software. After the detalied design is completed, the information for construction is communicated using a computer-aided design software. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  lectures, reading assignments, guided exercice sessions, personal homework assignments

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Lecture sessions (contact teaching): 6 x 2 x 2 h = 24 h

  Exercise sessions (contact teaching): 6 x 2 x 2 h = 24 h

  Home assignments (self-studies): 6 x N x M h = 84 h

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  lecture material, textbooks, exercise material, software manuals

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language : English

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
  2023-2024 Spring IV

  Enrollment :

  Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi)

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