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 | 39 | Syllabus since 2006/2007 | 5 | - | 6 | 45,5 | 162 |
This course aims to give students an insight into finite element methods applied to the analysis 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. Vibrations and Dynamic Analysis by the Finite Element Method 7. Materially non linear problems; plasticity 8. Algorithms of non linear solution 9. Non linear elasticity, geometrically non linear
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 | 71,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 49,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 42,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Final Mark is based on average grade of the assignments and « exams. Minimum of 7 values in each component of the evaluation.
An assignment on Finite Element programming
A written exam.
The computer assignment has to be done during the first semester.
Students can improve their grade by attending Recurso exam.