317.535 Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2020W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Online

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

  • name and describe sources of nonlinear system behavior in the field of solid mechanics
  • derive the finite-element-description for nonlinear problems from the principle of virtual work
  • list and describe solution procedures for nonlinear finite element problems
  • list and describe methods to determine the critical load and buckling modes for nonlinear stability problems
  • name and explain different sources of nonlinear material behavior as well as to explain how the corresponding material routine is embedded within a finite element program

Subject of course

  • General description of nonlinear problems in solid mechanics
  • Fundamentals of nonlinear continuum mechanics
  • Derivation of the finite-element-description for nonlinear problems
  • Incremental-iterative solution procedures
  • Geometric nonlinearities (finite deformations)
  • Nonlinear material behavior
  • Nonlinear stability analysis
  • Application to examples

Teaching methods

  • Theory in form of a presentation
  • Discussion of problems occurring in practical applications
  • Python programs to illustrate different schemes

Mode of examination

Oral

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon14:30 - 16:4512.10.2020 - 25.01.2021 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL Course (LIVE)VO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Nonlinear Finite Element Methods - Single appointments
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Mon12.10.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon19.10.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon09.11.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon16.11.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon23.11.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon30.11.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon07.12.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon14.12.202014:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon11.01.202114:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon18.01.202114:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
Mon25.01.202114:30 - 16:45 TUWEL / ZOOM - Link to TUWEL CourseVO Nonlinear Finite Element Methods

Examination modalities

Oral exam with a duration of about 30min including about 10min for written preparation

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
01.10.2020 10:00 04.03.2021 23:00 04.03.2021 23:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 473 Chemical and Process Engineering Not specifiedSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 646 Computational Science and Engineering Not specified

Literature

No lecture notes are available.

Previous knowledge

  • Continuum mechanics of solids
  • Linear finite element method

Language

English