Non-linear Finite Element Analysis 9 Credits
Course Contents
The course includes the following topics:- Strong and weak formulations of a one-dimensional problem.
- Linear elasticity, continuum mechanics, stress, strain, balance laws, Eulerian and Lagrangian formulations.
- Finite element formulations, (strong and weak formulations), isoparametric formulation, numerical integration.
- Contact mechanics, Signorini’s contact conditions, trial and error approach, penalty formulation, augmented Lagrangian formulation, Newton’s method, the KKT-conditions.
- Plasticity, associative plasticity, the principle of maximal dissipation, J2-plasticity, radial return, isotropic hardening.
- Transient problems, implicit and explicit methods, Runga-Kutta’s method, the central difference method, Newmark’s method, eigen value problems.
- Projects and tutorial using Abaqus.
Prerequisites
Passed courses 180 credits in first cycle, at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, and 21 credits Mathematics, including at least 6 credits in multivariate calculus.Additionally, completed courses Applied Finite Element Analysis 6 credits and Simulation of Rigid Body System 7,5 credits or Mechanics 2, 6 credits
Level of Education: Master A1N
Course code/Ladok code: TOLR24
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2017:
Oct 09
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Jan 14
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Peter Hansbo
Examiner
Peter Hansbo
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
18900kr
Application code
HJ-T7215