Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English/Norwegian.

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG307 Structural Mechanics III

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:

  • Have knowledge of the theoretical basis for an element analysis of structures
  • Be able to utilize computer software for practical element analysis of structures in relevant materials
  • Be able to evaluate the results of an elemental analysis for dimensioning
  • Be able to solve non-linear problems

Contents

  • Dividing a continuum using small elements
  • Description of a displacement field using displacement in the nodes and using interpolation polynomials
  • Stresses and strains in an element
  • Energy principles and virtual work
  • Element stiffness matrix
  • Element types
  • The system stiffness matrix
  • Boundary conditions and loads
  • Solution methodology
  • Analysis of static linear system
  • Use of software on structures in steel, concrete and wood
  • Non-linear problems
  • Complex exercises such as contact problems, 3D modeling, stability problems and the fatigue analysis will be demonstrated

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, assignments, and work with project.
Estimated workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Civil and Structural Engineering.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG402 – FEM in Constructions. 7.5
BYG403 – FEM in Constructions. 7.5
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