BYVE3300 Statics Course description

The course provides background knowledge for the finite element method (used for trusses, beams and diaphragms), so that the student can understand the structure of finite element method (FEM) software and the limits and possibilities of element analyses. Furthermore, the course teaches the students about capacity calculations for trusses, beams and frames using plastic theory and the second-order theory of deflection.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is familiar with:

• matrix statics and the finite element method
• second order deflection theory
• plastic theory

Skills

The student is capable of:

• conducting manual calculations using matrix statics
• conducting rupture strength calculations for beams and frames based on plastic flow
• using theory and FEM software to design specific structures, such as trusses, arches, frames, girder lattices etc., that will be exposed to different loads (including temperature loads)

General competence

The student:

• is capable of explaining the principles of element analysis
• is capable of critically assessing the results when comparing theoretical and numerical calculations
• understands the difference between elastic and plastic capacity

Lectures and exercises.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 3 of 4 assigment

Exam autumn 2021 due to Covid.19:

Individual digital home exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

[Exam earlier:]

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam results can;be appealed.

Aids autumn 2021:

All aids allowed execpt communcation with others.

[Aids earlier:]

All printed and written aids, and an approved handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grade scale A-F.

The bachelor's thesis is the concluding course in the engineering programme. The students choose the topic for their theses and the work is carried out in groups. It will give students training in carrying out a large project independently and in using relevant methodology tools, and will be organised so that the students are able to use knowledge and skills from several fields.

The bachelor's thesis is normally carried out in cooperation with business and industry or other institutions. It must be grounded in real engineering questions that are relevant to the chosen programme option, and it can be related to design or contractor operations, or to a research or development project.

The bachelor's thesis is based on knowledge acquired through all five previous semesters.

Students must be registered in the third year of study and have completed at least 100 credits from the first and second years of study by 1 October before they can register for the bachelor’s thesis.