Postgraduate Course: Computational Modelling of Nonlinear Problems in Structural Mechanics (PGEE11013)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Nonlinear FEA using 1D bar examples. Nonlinear solution schemes (Newton-Raphson, Modified Newton-Raphson, Arc-length, line searches, etc). Convergence criteria. Generic nonlinear FEA involving material nonlinearity. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| External To University | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Students will need to travel to Glasgow University (information will be provided by Course organiser) |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To appreciate the various sources of nonlinearity in structural mechanics (geometric and material) and the consequences of such behaviour for structural behaviour and structural analysis.
To understand the theory behind the various solution scheme available for nonlinear finite element analysis, their relative advantages and disadvantages and their appropriateness depending on the problem under consideration. Furthermore, students should be able to competently utilise these solution schemes when undertaking a nonlinear analysis (either by hand or using a FEA computer package).
To appreciate the various theoretical material nonlinearity frameworks (for example, nonlinear elasticity, plasticity, damage) and to have a deep understanding of theory of plasticity and the computational implementation of plasticty into a finite element framework.
To be able to undertake a nonlinear structural finite element analysis involving an elasto-plastic material.
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Assessment Information
Project 40%
Tutorial Questions 10%
Exam 50%
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Asif Usmani
Tel: (0131 6)50 5789
Email: Asif.Usmani@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk |
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