MASK2300 Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis Course description

Through the work in this course, the students will gain insight into areas of mathematics that are important to the modelling of technical and natural science systems and processes. The topics covered are included in engineering programmes across the world and are necessary in order to enable engineers to communicate professionally in an efficient and precise manner and participate in discussions in professional contexts later in the programme.

The course builds on MAPE1300 Mechanics, MEK1000 Mathematics 1000 and MEK2000 Mathematics 2000.

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

Knowledge

The student

• knows the theory underlying the analysis and design of machines
• has insight into and can apply the finite element method using a piece of commercial software

Skills

The student is capable of

• using a 3D modelling tool to design a load-bearing frame structure
• using a calculation program to perform structural analysis and design calculations
• modelling a mechanical system with 2D and 3D models with the help of FEM software
• performing strength calculations and calculations of serviceability limit state, as well as simple troubleshooting, using FEM software
• preparing reports for the presentation of analysis results

Gereral competence

The student is capable of

• designing and performing a structural analysis of a load-bearing frame structure
• building models and performing calculations using a modern 3D design tool
• cooperating and communicating with others in a project group, and documenting the group’s work

The teaching is organised as lectures, exercises and laboratory course, partly individually, partly in groups and receive instruction from the teacher.

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

• 6-7 individual written assignments.

Individual written exam, 3,5 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, oral examination may be used instead of a written exam. If oral exams are used for resit and rescheduled exams, the exam result cannot be appealed.

All printed and written aids.

A 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.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

The course is equivalent to KJEFE100, MAFE1000 and ELFE1000, and has an overlap of 10 credits with TRFE1000, EMFE1000, DAFE1000 and BYFE1000.

Under the rule that students have three attempts to take an exam, attempts in equivalent courses also count.