COURSE SYLLABUS
Non-linear Finite Element Analysis, 6 credits
Olinjär FEA, 6 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2019
Course Code: | TOLR28 |
Confirmed by: | Dean Apr 6, 2018 |
Valid From: | Aug 1, 2018 |
Version: | 1 |
Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
Disciplinary domain: | Technology
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Subject group: | MT1
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Specialised in: | A1N
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Main field of study: | Product Development |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After completing the course, the student shall;
Knowledge and understanding
- display knowledge of basic principles of nonlinear FEA, in particular the disciplines of contact mechanics and plasticity
- display knowledge of understanding for derivations of FEA methods from governing equations.
Skills and abilities
- demonstrate the ability to perform nonlinear FEA of real engineering
problems such that a drop test or sheet metal forming
- demonstrate the ability to read a scientific paper within the field of nonlinear FEA
without any need for understanding of the details.
Judgement and approach
- demonstrate the ability to suggest appropriate analysis for different types of problems
- demonstrate the ability to judge and criticise results from a finite analysis.
Contents
The course includes the following topics:
- Strong and weak formulations of a one-dimensional problem.
- Finite element formulations, (strong and weak formulations),
iso-parametric formulation, numerical integration.
- Linear elasticity, continuum mechanics, stress, strain, balance laws, Eulerian and Lagrangian formulations.
- Contact mechanics, Signorini’s contact conditions, trial and error approach, penalty
formulation, augmented Lagrangian formulation, Newton’s method, the
KKT-conditions.
- Plasticity, associative plasticity, the principle of maximal dissipation, J2-plasticity,
radial return, isotropic hardening.
- Projects and tutorial using Matlab and Abaqus.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in mechanical engineering, or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 21 credits in mathematics, including at least 6 credits in multivariate calculus. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Examination and grades
The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.
Registration of examination:
Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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Written exam1 | 5 credits | 5/4/3/U |
Project work | 1 credit | U/G |
1 Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.
Course literature
Literature
Lecture notes, distributed digitally.