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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GCIV0185-2  Numerical methods in Civil and Geologicel Engineering - I. Linear methods
- Linear methods
- Linear and non-linear methods

Duration :  Linear methods : 30h Th, 30h Pr
Linear and non-linear methods : 30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année10
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année10
Lecturer :  Linear methods : Vincent Denoël, Michel Pirotton
Linear and non-linear methods : Frédéric Collin, Hervé Degée, Vincent De Ville De Goyet
Coordinator :  Vincent Denoël
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Part : Linear
This course is an introduction to linear numerical methods and to their applications in the field of civil and geological engineering. It deals with finite differences, finite elements and finite volumes.

Part : Non linear
This course intend to give theoretical basis used in non linear finite elements codes for civil engineering : geometrical non linearities, application to beams structures, non linear constitutive models for building materials (steel, concrete...) and for geomaterials (soils, rocks, concrete...). Practical works are dedicated to numerical code use.

Linear methods

This course is an introduction to linear numerical methods and to their applications in the field of civil and geological engineering. It deals with finite differences, finite elements and finite volumes.

Linear and non-linear methods

This course intend to give theoretical basis used in non linear finite elements codes for civil engineering : geometrical non linearities, application to beams structures, non linear constitutive models for building materials (steel, concrete...) and for geomaterials (soils, rocks, concrete...). Practical works are dedicated to numerical code use.

Learning outcomes of the course :  
At the end of this class, the students will be able to use the analysis softwares available in pratical, and especially use them with a sound understanding of the limitations of the methods.The emphasis is put more on the theoretical fundamentals than on applications. Students will thus be able to solve a boundary value problem governed by differential equations, with the method of finite elements, finite differences or finite volumes.

Linear methods

The objective of the classes is to make the students understand the basic principles of methods currently widely used in many software tools. The emphasis is put more on the theoretical fundamentals than on applications.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Mathematical analysis and numerical analysis

Linear methods

Mathematical analysis and numerical analysis

Linear and non-linear methods

  • Numerical methods for linear problems
  • Solid mechanics
  • Structural mechanics
  • Geotechnics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Part: Linear
The practical activities consists in the resolution of differential problems coming form fluid and solid mechanics using the methods presented in the theoretical classes (finite elements, finite differences, finite volumes)

Part : Non linear
Use of finite element codes for structures and for geotechnics, report elaboration for each practical case.

Linear methods

The practical activities consists in the resolution of differential problems coming form fluid and solid mechanics using the methods presented in the theoretical classes (finite elements, finite differences, finite volumes)

Linear and non-linear methods

Use of finite element codes for structures and for geotechnics, report elaboration for each practical case.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Linear Part: 1st semester Nonlinear Part: 2nd semester
The attendance to all lectures is mandatory.

Linear and non-linear methods

2nd semester, on Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon.
Recommended or required readings :  
Notes are available from the teachers.

Linear and non-linear methods

notes are available from the teatchers
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Linear part: Evaluation is based on the pratical work reports and on a written examination on theory
Nonlinear part: Evaluation is based on the pratical work reports and on an oral exam on theory

Linear and non-linear methods

Evaluation is based on the pratical work reports and on an oral exam on theory
Contacts :  
Vincent Denoël Michel Pirotton Robert Charlier Vincent de Ville Jean-Pol Radu

Linear and non-linear methods

Frédéric Collin, Vincent de Ville

Items online :  

Linear and non-linear methods

Notes de cours
Ce fichier pdf contient les notes de cours.


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