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Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics
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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 equiibrium 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
- 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 critieria.
Course Outline
- Generic fundamentals
- Principles of displacement-based elements for structural mechanics
- Numerical errors and convergence
- Introduction to finite elements in dynamics and vibrations
- 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
- £975.00 (duration 5 days)
Formal assessment may be available for this Course. Assessment attracts an additional fee of £260.00, 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.
Academic Module Outline
This course is also delivered as a Module on at least one of the School's Masters programmes; delegates will attend with full and part time registered students. The Academic Module Outline is available via the University's Module Catalogue.