After successful completion of the course, students are able to derive the basic equations of the finite element method, to discuss relationships between key parameters and to competently evaluate the results of finite element calculations.

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 first lecture units on October 5th, 2021 and October 12th, 2021 will be held as face-to-face-lectures at the university. The remaining units will take place online. Further details will be determined in the first lecture unit. The exercise units will be made available through TUWEL as recorded lectures. For each unit there will be a question and answer session via Zoom.

Due to the increasing interest in this lecture and simultaneous limited human and room resources, this lecture is prior offered to master students, whom may sign in with mid of August. Please note that registering for the course is indispensible.

For the exercises basic programming skills are required. A short introduction for MATLAB is provided. Neithertheless, visiting the lecture Programmieren im Bauingenieurwesen Einführung und Grundlagen may help to learn the basic concepts needed for the course.

Assignment to masters programme Civil Engineering (code: 066 505):
Modulus 1 of specialization "Theorie und Simulation";
Modulus 3 of other specialization programs.

 The first Lecture will be on October 5, 2021 as face-to-face-lecture.

written exam (if necessary also oral exams)

Registration is required for the lecture.