Finite Element Methods
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Be able to use the finite element method in static stress analysis.
- Have knowledge of element technology, such as bar, beam, solid and shell elements.
- Be able to solve structural dynamics and vibrations problems using methods such as free vibrations, modal methods and direct time integration methods.
- Be able to apply nonlinear finite element methods including solution of systems of nonlinear equations, geometrically nonlinear problems, contact problems, and nonlinear material models.
- Be able to perform linearised buckling analysis.
Skills
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of concepts, theory and applications of finite element analysis from a mechanical engineering view point.
- Be able to perform linear and nonlinear static and dynamic stress analysis using commercial finite element software.
- Be able to conduct a systematic and critical assessment of analysis choices and obtained finite element results.
Competences
- Be able to apply the concepts, theories and techniques covered in the area of linear and nonlinear finite element analysis on engineering problems using commercial software programs.
- Be able to judge the opportunities and limitations of finite element simulations with regard to engineering problems.
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Finite Element Methods |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | Information about allowed helping aids for the examination will be published in the description of the semester/module. |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Elementmetoder |
| Module code | M-ME-K1-2 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics |
| Department | Department of Materials and Production |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
