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151-0554-00L MSC D-MAVT

Nonlinear FEA with Abaqus

Lecturers: Dr. Fabian Richard Welschinger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:36

Abstract

The course is intended to deepen the content of the Nonlinear FEA class and familiarize students with ist implementation in the commercial FEA code Abaqus.

Objective

The course enables students to perform nonlinear FEA using Abaqus with focus on polymeric materials.

Resources

Lecture Notes

During the exercise, Abaqus project files and slides are exchanged.

Literature

As part of the exercise, the online documentation of Abaqus is referenced.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
no performance assessment

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Nonlinear FEA with Abaqus
NEW course dates and locations: Fri 27.02.2026 at HG F26.1 Fri 06.03.2026 at ML J 37.1 Fri 20.03.2026 at ML J 37.1 Fri 17.04.2026 at HG D 5.3 Fri 08.05.2026 at ML J 37.1 Fri 15.05.2026 at HG D 5.3 Fri 22.05.2026 at ML J 37.1
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (ML J 37.1)
  • 27.02 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG F 26.1)
  • 17.04 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG D 5.3)
  • 15.05 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG D 5.3)
14 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Mechanical Engineering Master
    • Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)