MABY4400 Structural Analysis and Design Emneplan

The course gives the students the necessary fundamental understanding of the principles used in the design of large complex structures. An important goal is to give knowledge and experience of how to use the finite element method (FEM) correctly in design calculations, with emphasis on non-linearities in structural engineering. In particular, the students will gain a deeper understanding of the non-linear behaviour of structural materials, and achieve both theoretical and practical insight. The course covers theories of elastic and elasto-plastic materials, introduces solution methods in non-linear finite element analysis, and contains the following topics: Classification of nonlinearities (geometrical, material and boundary conditions). Introduction of continuum mechanics/Theory of elasticity: Stresses and equilibrium, strains and compatibility, material law. Strain- and stress measures. Plasticity theory (yield criteria, flow law, hardening, effects of strain rate and temperature). Mathematical models for elastic and elastoplastic materials. Solution methods in nonlinear FEA. Constraints and contact. Geometric nonlinear FEA.

MABY4100 Finite Element Method in Structural Analysis, or a course with an equivalent learning outcome.

Forelesninger, øvingstimer, eventuelle programvarekurs og befaringer/utflukter

Følgende arbeidskrav er obligatorisk og må være godkjent for å fremstille seg til eksamen:

6 obligatoriske øvingsoppgaver må være godkjent. Disse kan løses individuelt eller i gruppe, arbeidsomfang er ca 2 timers egeninnsats per øvingsoppgave.

Befaringer teller som øvinger (minst 2 stk)

Deltakelse i eventuelle programvarekurs

Individuell skriftlig eksamen under tilsyn på 3 timer

Eksamensresultat kan påklages.

Ved eventuell kontinuasjonseksamen kan det alternativt arrangeres muntlig eksamen.

Gradert skala A-F

En intern sensor. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Emnet overlapper 3 studiepoeng med BYVE3500.

Grade scale A-F.

1) and 2): one internal examiner.

External examiners are used regularly

Aase Reyes