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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
MECA0023-1  Inelastic behavior of solids

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus, 2nd yearFirst semester5
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus (Thrust), 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Chemical Engineering and Materrial Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Master in Aerospace Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st yearFirst semester5
Master en ingénieur civil mécanicien, à finalité spécialisée en technologies durables en automobiles, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Jean‑Philippe Ponthot
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Teaches, based on experimental observations how to build mathematical models describing the non linear behavior of solids, especially elasto-plastic, visco-plastic and visco elastic material models. Subsequently describes the numerical algorithms suited for model solution.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Being able to

  • Understand and design complex material models
  • Understand numerical techniques to solve the model
  • Use a finite element code for structure simulation in the elastic-plastic domain.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Mechanics of materials, continuum mechanics and finite elements.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Exercises + personal project
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
1st quadrimester
Recommended or required readings :  
English version of the slides available via WebCT.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Theory : oral exam (50%)
Exercises : written exam (20%)
Personal project (30%)
Contacts :  
JP Ponthot
JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be
G. Wautelet gwautelet@ulg.ac.be
(r.koeune@ulg.ac.be)


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