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Numerical Models in Civil and Structural Engineering (250439) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Introduction: The aim of the course, format of lessons, tasks

Dedication

1h Large group + 1h 24m Self Study
Total: 2h 24m

Review of concepts and definitions in Continuum Mechanics Review of the theory of elasticity and elastic problem definition

Dedication

5h Large group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

Downloading and installing GiD for pre-processing (CAD data) and post processing (results). Guided tutorial for geometric modeling (GID). Guided tutorial for finite element meshing

Dedication

4h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Tutorial guide on using the software interface for structural analysis with FEM (COMET). Tutorial on Post-Processing (GID). Description of the different failure criteria for ductile and brittle materials.

Dedication

2h Large group + 3h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Thermal and thermo-mechanical problems. Case studies: the numerical simulation of casting and welding processes. Tutorial guide to the software interface for thermo-mechanical FEM analysis (COMET). Guided exercises to solve thermal and thermo-mechanical problems.

Dedication

3h Large group + 2h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Computational methods for nonlinear analysis. Numerical techniques for nonlinear analysis: Newton-Raphson, Picard, arc length, prediction techniques, etc ... Elasto-plasticity and elasto-damage constitutive equations for the most common materials in civil engineering (steel, concrete, soil). Yield strength, hardening and softening variables inelastic deformations and damage. Tutorial on solving nonlinear problems.

Dedication

7h Large group + 3h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m