2017-2018 / MECA0023-1

Advanced solid mechanics

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr, 30h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master in aerospace engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in biomedical engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in chemical and materials engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in physical engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Jean-Philippe Ponthot

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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. Face to face + exercices + computer project.

Recommended or required readings

English version of the slides available via eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Theory : oral exam (50%) Exercises : written test (20%) Personal project (30%)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

JP Ponthot
JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be