MASK2300 Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis Course description

In this course, students will learn about the mechanics of solids, with a focus on how structures behave under loading and deformation. We will cover the forces acting on and within structures, as well as the physical properties of materials that govern the relationship between motion, deformation, and external forces. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of failure prevention in mechanical design. Overall, this course provides a balance of theoretical concepts and practical applications to give students a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of solids.

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 principles.
• 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 in beams, frames and trusses.
• modeling and designing a load-bearing frame structure.
• using an FE program (ABAQUS) to perform structural analysis and design calculations.
• carrying out failure 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 beams, trusses, and frame structures.
• 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 under supervison.

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.