Kursens beskrivning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student knows the concepts and principles of the finite element method, is able to apply engineering paradigm in structure and machine modeling, derive the element contributions of the beam and plate models, build the equilibrium equations of structures from element contributions, and solve the equations for the nodal displacements and rotations.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 02.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jouni Freund

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:

  Introduction to the finite element method. Displacement and stress analysis of machines and structures.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Weekly assignments 15% / 50% of the maximal points is required
  Examination 85% / 35% of the maximal points is required

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Lectures and exercises 36h

  Independent work 100h

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Lecture and exercise material of the home page

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
  2025-2026 Autumn II

  Registration:

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

Beskrivning