Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 12546/2014
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP + 4,0 OT , Cód. 390117.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
This course aims to provide the basic concepts of the method of finite elements, the stages of its formulation and application to simple practical cases.
Program
1. INTRODUCTION
2. VARIATIONAL AND INTEGRAL FORMULATION OF FINITE ELEMENTS METHOD (FEM)
3. STEP OD FEM
4. FINITE ELEMENTS FORMULATION
5. PRATICAL CASES
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment comprises: continuous (during class periods).
Summative assessment includes final exams: Regular exam, re-sit and special exam.
Bibliography
- Hartmann, F. e Katz, C. (2004). STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH FINITE ELEMENTS. : Springer
- Klaus-Bathe, J. (1996). FINITE ELEMENT PROCEDURES. : Prentice-Hall
- Reddy, J. (2005). AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD. : McGraw-Hill
- Teixeira-Dias, F. e Cruz, J. e Valente, R. e Sousa, R. (2010). Método dos Elementos Finitos. Lisboa: Edições Técnicas e Profissionais (ETEP)
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by data show. Frequent presentation of illustrative examples and problem-solving activities.
Software used in class
CATIA V5 FEM Module, SOLID WORKS FEM Module, LISA, DD3IMP
