MEC-E8005 - Thin-walled Structures D, Lecture, 2.9.2024-9.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Can identify the requirements for numerical analysis of large complex, thin-walled structures in terms of: physical understanding of the global structural static and vibratory response, force flow, materials and global and local approaches, i.e. homogenization and localization. Can select the structural modelling techniques for different analyses: static, vibratory, ultimate and fatigue strength. 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 09.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jani Romanoff

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:

    Design, Load modeling, Discretization; Isotropic, Orthotropic Materials & Sandwich Structures; Offset beams; Equivalent plates and shells; Sub-models & Static analysis; Fatigue analysis; Vibration analysis; Buckling analysis; Ultimate and accidental strength analysis; Crashworthiness

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course utilizes problem-based-learning concept so that the students are encouraged to work on selected application case throughout the course. The aim of the course is to identify a thin-walled strucutre that the students will analyze using finite element method for different limit states (serviability, ultimate, fatigue and accidental). Each week we define a subtask to be solved, lectures will be given and we conclude the week on question hour where students can ask questions related to their projects. Each week the student groups (3-5 persons) return a written report showing in the form of living document that build the course report in steps. The weekly submissions will be graded from 1-5.The weekly submissions will contribute 50% of the course grade. The remaining 50% of the grade is defined by the final exam. The grading is based 50% on technical contents, 20% on using techical aids, 15% on reporting and 15% on reflection.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Question hours and instructed exercises: 24 (2 x 2h/week, 12 sessions)

    Home assignments: 48 hours (6 x 8 hours/week)

    Studying materials: 48 hours (6 x 8 hours/week)

    Preparation of learning diary: 16 hours

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides. Selected articles. 

Substitutes for Courses
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: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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