5 ECTS credits
130 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4017384ENR voor alle studenten in het 2e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.

Semester
2e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Onder samenwerkingsakkoord
Onder interuniversitair akkoord mbt. opleiding
Uitdovend
Ja
Faculteit
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Mechanica van Materialen en Constructies
Externe partnerinstelling(en)
Université libre de Bruxelles
Onderwijsteam
Thierry Massart (titularis)
Onderdelen en contacturen
24 contacturen Hoorcollege
36 contacturen Werkcolleges, practica en oefeningen
Inhoud
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: CNST - H418. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
  • Recall of basics of weak forms, finite elements
  • Solution methods for sets of nonlinear equations
  • Sources of non linearities (material, geometrical, contact)
  • Solution procedures for quasi-static problems (Incremental schemes, Newton-Raphson, arc-length methods, ...)
  • Instabilities
  • Hyperelasticity
  • Damage mechanics (formulation, implementation)
  • Plasticity (formulation, implementation)
  • Computational strategies for failure modelling
Studiemateriaal
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : The course slides will be made available to students at the first course as well as course notes in English.
Bijkomende info

This course should follow the course ‘Structural analysis and Finite elements’

The students are expected to have basic knowledge of continuum mechanics (stresses, strains, elasticity). Basic notions of structural mechanics and strength of materials are also required. Finite element concepts will be extensively used.

The course slides will be made available to students at the first course.

Exercises are organised to introduce the non linear complexities step-by-step.

Exercises consist of 3 projects:

- introduction on a simple 1dof structure (instability) and implementation of a simple nonlinear code,

- Use of a commercial software to solve a practical problem.

Each of them results in a written report used for evaluation

Leerresultaten

Algemene competenties

After the end of the course, the students are expected to
 

  • be able to apply computational methodologies to solve non linear structural mechanics problems
  • Understand the methodologies used in non-linear finite element packages
  • be able to detect when a practical problem requires the incorporation of non linear behaviour
  • be able to translate a mechanical problem incorporating non linear effects into a computational model using proper assumptions
  • be able to select the proper computational approach for a given problem

General competences

The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.

The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).

The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.

The Master of Science in Engineering has the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can combine computational modelling methods and experimental techniques to tackle complex structural and material analysis problems.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Structures can integrate advanced modelling tools for the design of complex structures in civil engineering.

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Schriftelijk bepaalt 60% van het eindcijfer

WPO Verslag bepaalt 40% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie Examen Schriftelijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Written exam met een wegingsfactor 1 en aldus 60% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: A written examination is held at the end of the course which matches 60% of the final note. The aim of this written evaluation is to test the understanding of key principles, assumptions and objectives of the different computational techniques and constitutive models by means of transversal questions. Part of the questions have to be answered without course notes. The last question of the examination consists in an open question for which students can use their course notes.

Binnen de categorie WPO Verslag dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Exercise reports met een wegingsfactor 1 en aldus 40% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: There is a evaluation of the written reports corresponding to the exercise sessions. This amounts for 40% of the final note of the course.

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie

The goal of the assessment is globally to verify if the student is able to

  • Understand simplifying modelling assumptions and their validity
  • Apply a rigorous approach to perform a computational study
  • Be able to look for additional information on models

 

The assessment is twofold:

First, there is a evaluation of the written reports corresponding to the exercise sessions. This amounts for 40% of the final note of the course.

A written examination is held at the end of the course which matches 60% of the final note. The aim of this written evaluation is to test the understanding of key principles, assumptions and objectives of the different computational techniques and constitutive models by means of transversal questions.

Toegestane onvoldoende
Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.

Academische context

Dit studiedeel maakt geen deel uit van vastgelegde afstudeervereisten. Het is aldus een vrij keuzevak.