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| MECA0036-2 | Finite Element Method
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr, 40h Proj. |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in engineering (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd year | | 5 |
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| Master in Aerospace Engineering, research focus, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Biomedical Engineering, research focus, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Mechanical Engineering, research focus, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, research focus, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, research focus, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Master in Aerospace Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Mechanical Engineering, professional focus in sustainable car technologies, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialized approach, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 2nd year | | 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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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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 + computer project |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face to face + exercices + computer project. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| English version of the slides available via eCampus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Theory : written exam (50%)
Exercises : written exam (20%)
Computer project (30%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| JP Ponthot
JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be
G. Wautelet
gwautelet@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Slides |
| Slides are available through eCampus. |
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