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Engineering Tool: FEM-Programs
Ingenieur-Tool: FEM-Programme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:32
Abstract
The course "Introduction to FEM programs" familiarizes the students with performing of simple structural analyses with the finite-element method.
Objective
Becoming familiar with using a modern finite-element program. Learn how to perform structural analyses of complex parts designed with CAD. Critical results interpretation by way of convergence analysis.
Content
- FEM-Theorie - Charakterisierung der FEM - Grundlagen der Elastizitätstheorie - Randwertproblem in der Verschiebungsformulierung - Standardformulierung/Variationsprinzip - Elementtypen - Randbedingungen - Strukturanalyse mit FEM - Nichtlinearitäten (iterative/inkrementelle Lösungssuche) - Dynamische Prozesse
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course material: The material is based on the course in spring semester 2019 and are complemented according to our needs.
Literature
No textbooks required
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
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| colloquium |
Ingenieur-Tool: FEM-Programme
Der Kurs wird zum letzten Mal im FS 2023 angeboten.
Blockkurs in der ersten Semesterwoche.
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12 h semesterly |
Offered In
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4. Semester Engineering Tools (The Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only.)
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