Objectives and competences
At the end of this course, students will understand and be able to evaluate the role of mechanical and physical characteristics and detalils of structure by engineering modeling and also consider advantages and deficiencies of separate mathematical models.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. The role and the impact of physical characteristics on the formation of physical model of structures and details (material and geometrical (non) linearity, the influence of time, infinite media and boundary conditions…).
2. The role and the impact of computational model on the correctness of the results.
3. Overview of standard engineering programs.
4. Simplifications and idealizations of models.
5. Computation of selected cases from the realm of concrete and steel structures and foundation engineering.
Learning and teaching methods
The lectures are performed by a chalk on a blackboard, supported by Power point presentations and demonstrations on computers. The seminar work is carried out with the aid of computer..
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
-Independently conceive adequate mathematical model of engineering structure and its details
-Select suitable computational software for preparation of model
-Analyse simpler problems
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Lectures in the lecture room, supported by computer projection of material and simultaneous explanation of more complex details on the blackboard. Tutorial exercises by solving sample problems. Individual preparation of seminar assignments.
Readings
C. Barth, W. Rustler, Finite Elemente in der Baustatik-Praxis, Beuth Verlag GmbH, Berlin, 2013
Singiresu S. R.: The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Elsevier Inc., 2005
Vince A., Abraham A.: Building Better Products with FEA, Onword Press, 1999
Prerequisits
1. The role and the impact of physical characteristics on the formation of physical model of structures and details (material and geometrical (non) linearity, the influence of time, boundary conditions…).
2. The role and the impact of computational model on the correctness of the results.
3. Overview of standard engineering programs.
4. Simplifications and idealizations of models.
5. Computation of selected cases from the realm of concrete and steel structures and foundation engineering.
