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Computer Use in Structural Analysis (3 cr)

Code: T300FQ39-3001

General information


Enrolment period
01.07.2021 - 19.09.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
30.08.2021 - 13.12.2021
Implementation has ended.
Credits
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Construction Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
Mauri Laasonen
Jussi Jalkanen
Person in charge
Mauri Laasonen
Course
T300FQ39

Objectives (course unit)

The students learn to understand the use of numerical methods in structural mechanics and the basis of matrix operations used. They can formulate elements of simple truss, beam and frame, their stiffness matrixes and solve basic matrix equations of structure. The students are able to analyze steel structures by using 3D computer programs.

Content (course unit)

Introduction to the finite element method (FEM). Different element types and coordinate systems used in structures. Truss, beam and plane frame analysis using the stiffness method. Matrix algebra for structural analysis, basic operations. Modelling, loading and analyzing steel structure by using computer program.

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student has completed courses Structural Mechanics 5 cr, Basics of Statics 5 cr and Structural Mechanics and Methods 5 cr or has equivalent knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify and define the basics of the course and solve simple questions applications that are similar to the tasks being handled.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student is able to choose the most suitable one by applying and comparing different options policy and justify their choices.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course topics and their use problem solving; and the ability to present, analyze, and justify logically handled issues and methods of solution.

Exam schedules

Tentti viimeisellä teoriaosuuden opetuskerralla syksyllä 2021.
RFEM laskentaohjelmasta on henkilökohtainen harjoitustyö, joka on palautettava 2021 loppuun mennessä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lähiopetus
harjoitukset
tentti
ongelmalähtöinen opiskelu

Learning materials

Tunneilla jaettava teoriaosuuden materiaali ja RFEM manuaalit, webinaarit yms.
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/downloads-and-information/documents/manuals
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/downloads-and-information/documents/online-manuals
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/support-and-learning/learning/e-learning-videos?playlist=short-video-tutorials-svt

Student workload

Opetusta 42h. Itsenäistä opiskelua 30h

Content scheduling

Kurssi on jaksotettu kolmeen osaan. 1. osa sisältää elementtimenetelmän teorian ja yksinkertaisten tehtävien käsin laskun. 2. osassa käsitellään yleinen elementtimallien luonti laskentaohjelmille. 3. osassa lasketaan RFEM elementtimenetelmäohjelmalla perustehtäviä.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Opintojaksolla opiskellaan elementtimenetelmän perusteista ja laskentaohjelman käytöstä sisältö, jolla suunnittelutyöelämässä pääsee alkuun FEM-laskennassa ja pystyy oppimaan itsenäisesti lisää.
Kurssin vieraileva luennoitsija on työelämästä.

Further information

RFEM ohjelman voi ladata ja asentaa omalle koneelle osoitteesta
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/education/students/free-structural-analysis-software-for-students

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