MASK2300 Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis Course description

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

The course builds on MAPE1300 Statics and Introduction to Solid 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
• is familiar with failure theories and failure modes.
• is able to perform simple stress analysis.

Skills

The student is capable of

• carrying out stress calculations.
• modeling and designing a load-bearing frame structure.
• using a calculation program to perform structural analysis and design calculations.
• carrying out failure and fatigue calculations for simple structures and machine parts.
• preparing reports for the presentation of analysis results

General competence

The student is capable of

• designing and performing a structural analysis of a load-bearing frame structure
• performing stress calculations for engineering components.
• cooperating and communicating with others in a project group, and documenting the group's work

Lectures, exercise assignments, lab sessions and project assignments.

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

• One project assignment carried out in groups with 3-5 students per group.

A three-hour individual written exam.

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed.

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.

Prof. Arash Soleiman Fallah