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Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:10:37
Objective
Einführung in die Finite-Elemente-Methode für Studenten mit einem allgemeinen Interesse in diesem Gebiet
Content
Introduction; Energy formulations; Displacement finite elements; Solutions to the finite element equations; Linear elements; Convergence, compatibility and completeness; Higher order elements; Beam and frame elements, Plate and shell elements. Generalization of the Finite Element concepts (Galerkin-weighted residual and variational approaches)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Autographie
Literature
- Astley R.J. Finite Elements in Solids and Structures, Chapman & Hill, 1992 - Zienkiewicz O.C., Taylor R.L. The Finite Element Method, 5th ed., vol. 1, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000
General Information
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures
Übungen im Raum HCI D451
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |