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327-0613-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATL , D-MATH

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Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Andrei Gusev

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:57

Abstract

To introduce the Finite Element Method to the students with a general interest in the topic

Objective

To introduce the Finite Element Method to the students with a general interest in the topic

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; Dynamics and vibration; 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
Levels: BSC , MSC
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	Mon 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 8)	2 h weekly
exercise	Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures Übungen im Raum HCI D451 Zeit nach Vereinbarung	No time listed	2 h weekly