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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Mechatronics 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Students learn the ability to understand and apply the finite element (FE) method for stress analysis and strength assessment of lightweight structures and to critically evaluate the results. They can develop and evaluate FE models and interpret the results with regard to technical requirements and model assumptions.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
Students are able to
- model and compute simple FE models (k3),
- select appropriate element types and analysis methods for specific problems (k4),
- interpret and critically evaluate the results of FE analyses (k5),
- identify and address convergence issues or stress singularities (k5),
- use Abaqus software to independently model and compute practical examples (k3)
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- Introduction to the theoretical formulation of the FE method
- FE element types and analysis methods (static and dynamic analysis, Eigen-value analysis, linear and nonlinear analysis)
- Important topics of FE analysis (convergence, element selection, stress singularities)
- Introduction to the operation of a FE program (Abaqus) and calculation of various example problems
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Written exam with theoretical and practical part (working time 90 minutes)
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| Methods |
Independent work at the computer using the FE program Abaqus. Lecture material is provided in the form of PowerPoint slides, supplemented by additional explanations on the blackboard.
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| Language |
(*)English (German, if there is common consent) |
| Study material |
Documentation of the FE program Abaqus (Getting Started, CAE User Guide, Analysis User Guide); R. Cook, Concept and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Wiley, 4th edition, Auflage , 2001; L. Nasdala, FEM - Formelsammlung Statik und Dynamik (Hintergrundinformationen, Tipps und Tricks), Vieweg und Teubner, 2010
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| Changing subject? |
No |
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