Code: | EM0065 | Acronym: | MEF |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Applied Mechanics |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Applied Mechanics Section |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Mechanical Engineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIEM | 21 | Syllabus since 2006/2007 | 5 | - | 6 | 45,5 | 162 |
This course aims to give students an insight into finite element methods applied to the calculation of solids and structures.
At the end of the course, students should be capable of programming finite element methods to linear and non linear problems. They should also be capable of discussing about the development of new elements and should be able to interpret results of the most varied problems.
1. Problem formulation on Solid Mechanics 2. Energy Methods: an overview on energy methods on Structural Mechanics- theorems of displacement 3. Finite Elements Formulation; General Method: definition, stages, Finite Elements formulation – displacement 4. 2d elements; Interpolation- shape functions, shape functions demands; function deduction from polynomials; Lagrange polynomials; “Serendipity” polynomials; shape functions in natural coordinates 5. 3d elements, beam and plate elements 6. Finite Elements programming; basics of a finite elements program 7. Materially non linear problems; plasticity 8. Algorithms of non linear solution 9. Programming by finite elements in 2d plasticity 10. Non linear elasticity, geometrically non linear Problems.
Scientific Component 100%
Theoretical classes and theoretical-practical classes Theoretical classes- presentation of course’s themes Theoretical-practical classes- individual assignments orientation
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 50,00 |
Participação presencial | 0,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 50,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 73,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 49,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 40,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Only students who have successfully completed the assignments are admitted to exams.
Final Mark is based on average grade of the assignments and the final exam
An assignment on Finite Element programming
A written exam plus a computer assignment
Students can improve their grade by attending Recurso exam.