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- 10 February 2014
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Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics
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Please note that this course is delivered over two non-consecutive weeks in the weeks commencing 10 February 2014 and 24 February 2014.
The course will enable delegates to understand the fundamental principles of finite element technologies, to have an appreciation of some advanced aspects and to demonstrate their application through the solution of a number of simulations. The finite element method is described in the framework of structural mechanics, providing displacement, stress and strain solutions. The classical formulation of the finite element descriptions are used and applied to a number of benchmark problems. Detailed theoretical developments are also presented and assessed.
Course Objectives
The course will enable delegates to place the finite element method in the context of structural analysis, structural mechanics and other matrix-based approaches, and provide:
- an understanding of the concept of minimum potential energy and equilibrium in 3-D
- an introduction to the derivation of expressions describing the stiffness matrices and equivalent nodal load vectors for simple linear plane-stress finite elements
- an understanding of co-ordinate transformation and its use in the finite element method
- an understanding of the principles of the isoparametric formulation
- development of an understanding of more advanced concepts in structural analysis (plate bending, dynamics and vibrations) within the context of the finite element method
- development of an introductory understanding of non-linear problems, including geometric non-linearity and elastoplasticity
- an understanding of the significance, calculation and interpretation of numerical errors and convergence criteria.
Course Outline
- Generic fundamentals
- Displacement-based elements for structural mechanics
- Co-ordinate transformation
- Bending of flat plates
- Numerical errors and convergence
- The isoparametric formulation
- Shells
- Introduction to finite elements in dynamics and vibrations
- Stress-stiffening and buckling
- Introduction to some non-linear problems.
Presenters
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
- Prof Peter Gosling (Course Leader)
Fees
- Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics
- £1950.00
We offer a 30 percent discount on this course to full time students and to Newcastle University staff.
The course fee includes tuition, course materials, lunch and refreshments.
Formal assessment may be available for this Course. Assessment attracts an additional fee of £275.00, and delegates will be issued with a transcript and Certificate of Credit Achieved.
Owing to visa restrictions the assessment option is not available to international students outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Academic Module Outline
This course is also delivered as a Module (code CEG8309) on at least one of the School's Masters programmes, the majority of which can be studied part time, making them suitable for those in employment. Delegates will attend with full and part time registered students. The Academic Module Outline is available via the University's Module Catalogue.