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| MECA0036-1 | Finite Element Method
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus (Thrust), 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Mechanical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 5 |
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| Master in Aerospace Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master en ingénieur civil mécanicien, à finalité spécialisée en technologies durables en automobiles, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialized approach, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 5 |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Philippe Ponthot |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| The goal of this course is to learn develop both theoretical concepts as well as practical use of the method. Starting from the mechanical behavior of simple structures like pin jointed structures; fundamental concepts of the structural analysis are introduced. Subsequently, it is shown how the general elastic equations established in continuum mechanics can be discretized and how it is possible to obtain an approximate solution for these equations. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Being able to
- Understand the fundamental theory of the finite elements
- Develop skills to model the behavior of elastic structures
- Use a commercial finite element software for structural analysis
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Mechanics of materials. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises + personal project |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 2nd quadrimester. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| English version of the slides available via WebCT. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Theory : written exam (40%)
Exercises : written exam (30%)
Personal project (30%) |
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Contacts :
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| JP Ponthot
JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be
R. Koeune
r.koeune@ulg.ac.be |
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