MEK9550 – The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics I

Course content

Practical and theoretical basis for the finite method. Derivation of general stiffness and load terms for trusses, beams, membranes, plates, shells, axisymmetric and solid structures. System relations, boundary conditions and linear constraints. Calculations of derived quantities such as strains, stresses and reaction forces. Superelement and subdomain techniques. Applications.

Learning outcome

A thorough introduction to the finite element method through both an engineering and mathematical description of the method. Necessary background in linear elasticity to study the problems at hand. Finite elements as the basis to relevant problems and to enable evaluation of the quality of results obtained from analysis.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

MEK3500 – Structural Mechanics (discontinued)/MEK4500 – Structural Mechanics (discontinued) or equivalent background in structural mechanics including matrix statistics, and MEK3220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued)/MEK4220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued).

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with MEK4550 – The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics I (discontinued)

9 credits with ME355.

*The information about overlaps is not complete. Contact the department for more information if necessary.

Teaching

Teaching begins about one month after the term starts, and lasts until the end of the term, with 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week. The total amount of teaching corresponds to 4 hours per week over an entire semester.

Examination

Depeding on the number of students, the exam will be either oral or written.
What form the exam will take will be announced by the teaching staff within October 15th