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| GERE0003-4 | Theory of structural calculations, 2nd part
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| Duration : | 24h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Latteur |
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| Substitute(s) : | Laurent Duchene |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course is intended to learn the theory of the finite element method. It is composed, on one hand, of ex-cathedra courses and, on the other hand, of a group project. The project consists in programming a calculation software related to a particular problem, e.g. hyperstatic trusses or beams. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The course's aim is mostly to teach the finite element method principles to the students.
After completing this course the student is expected to be able to :
- Use finite element commercial softwares in the field of structural engineering with a critical mind
- Understand and use the finite element theory
- Program himself with a good knowledge of algorithmic, the ability to code the different parts of the solving strategy and the treatment of the results. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The mathematical developments related to the numerical methods proposed in this course will rely on courses of mathematical analysis and numerical analysis.
The understanding of the physical phenomena treated as examples or applications will require basic knowledge in solid and structure mechanics.Particularly, the following courses are necessary:
INGE0001 : Strenght of materials and elasticity
GERE0003-2 : Stability of constructions |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The teacher will take the needed hours:
- To explain the basics of the finite element method
- To illustrate the lectures with the use of one or several existing commercial softwares
- To remind the basics of programming
- To supervise the student's work at each step of their project
The rest is planed for the student's own group work. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face delivery.
Lectures : 6h
Practical Works : 18h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| "Calculer une structure, de la théorie à l'exemple", Editions Academia Bruylant, Louvain-la-Neuve, ISBN 2-87209-843-7, Pierre Latteur, 488 pages. (http://www.issd.be/Lelivre.php) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Each group of students must provide a report about the studied project. This report will be evaluated.
The examination will focus on the theory taught and on the project. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Laurent Duchêne
Tel: 04/366 9328
E-mail: l.duchene@ulg.ac.be
Office: +1/536, building B52/3, Sart-Tilman, Liège |
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