After successful completion of the course, students are able to
1. derive the basic equations of the finite element method (in the context of the linear elasticity theory), to discuss relationships between essential parameters and to competently evaluate the results of finite element calculations.
2. program a simple finite element code for the calculation of unknown deformation quantities (in the context of the linear elasticity theory) and to display the result fields graphically.
3. edit simple 2D and 3D problems in commercial finite element software. This includes entering the geometry, defining material properties and boundary conditions, selecting suitable finite element types and mesh generation, and interpreting and evaluating the results.
Capacity of FEM; equations of motion for finite elements; shell elements; numeric integration; MATLAB-codes for FEM; commercial codes for FEM
Structured lectures based on Powerpoint presentations, in coordination with the existing written teaching materials. Program implementation of a small finite element code. Application examples with commercial finite element software.
This lecture will be held in a hybrid manner. The lectures will be held face-to-face at the university. The exercise units will be made available through TUWEL as recorded lectures. For each block, there will be a question-and-answer session. These sessions will be held face-to-face.
Due to the increasing interest in this lecture and limited human and room resources, this lecture is primarily offered to master students, who may sign up with mid of August. Please note that registering for the course is indispensable.
For the exercises, basic programming skills are required. A short introduction to MATLAB is provided. Nevertheless, visiting the lecture Programmieren im Bauingenieurwesen Einführung und Grundlagen may help to learn the basic concepts needed for the course.
Assignment to master program Civil Engineering (code: 066 505): Modulus 1 of specialization "Theorie und Simulation"; Modulus 3 of other specialization programs.
Registration is required for the lecture.
The student has to be enrolled for at least one of the studies listed below
Lecture notes for this course are available and will be distributed via TUWEL.
Zienkiewicz, O. C., and Taylor, R. L.: The Finite Element Method, Fifth Ed., Volume 1 - 3, Butterworth Heinemann, 2000
Bathe, K. J.: Finite Elemente Methoden, Springer-Verlag, 1986
Accompanying courses
242.031 SE Programming in Civil Engineering Introduction and basics
