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| GCIV0185-7 | Numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering, Linear methods
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 30h Pr, 30h Proj. |
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| Lecturer : | Laurent Duchene, Michel Pirotton |
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| Coordinator : | N... |
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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 first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| 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. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this course, the students will be able to solve a boundary value problem governed by differential equations with different methods: the finite element method, the finite difference method or the finite volume method.
One of the main objectives of this course 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 the application of such softwares. |
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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 fluid, solid and structure mechanics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| This course consists in a theoretical part where the concepts are presented to the students and in a practical part where these concepts are applied by the students.
These practical activities consist in the resolution of differential equation problems coming form fluid and/or solid mechanics, using the methods presented in the theoretical classes (finite elements, finite differences, finite volumes).For these practical works, the students will have to deliver a report for each studied case. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The lectures are delivered face-to-face. The attendance to all lectures is mandatory. The lectures and practical courses will be taught in French but the slides will be in French and in English, as far as possible.
For the practical works, a part of the work must be achieved during dedicated sessions (see the planning of the course). During these sessions, the students are invited to interact with the teacher to solve their problems. A part of the work must also be achieved by the students at home. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The notes and/or the slides are available from the platform e-Campus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The evaluation is based on the pratical work reports and on a written examination on the theory and/or on the direct application of the theory.This examination will be taken with the books closed.
All the lectures and the practical work sessions are mandatory.
In case of second session (september), the grade obtained for the reports will be kept and only the theoretical part will be evaluated again. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The lectures are given during the first quadrimester, on Monday morning from 9:00 to 12:30. |
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Contacts :
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| Theoretical lectures:
Laurent Duchêne, tel: 04/366 9328, l.duchene@ulg.ac.be
Michel Pirotton, tel: 04/366 9536, michel.pirotton@ulg.ac.be
Practical works (partim M. Pirotton):
Pierre Archambeau, tel: 04/366 9291, pierre.archambeau@ulg.ac.be
Secretary:
Laurence Defrere, tél: 04/366 9357 |
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