4 ECTS credits
100 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4016429FNR voor alle studenten in het 2e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: https://www.ulb.be/fr/programme/2020-cnst-h528:. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
To goal of the course is to apply computational methodologies to solve practical structural mechanics problems. Various subjects related to computational structural mechanics dealing with advanced topics will be considered such as for instance (this is a non exhaustive list)
· Specific finite elements formulations, such as shells descriptions
· Optimisation methods in structural mechanics
· Homogenisation and multi-scale methods in mechanics
Each year, a new subject will be chosen.
This course will follow the course ‘Structural analysis and Finite elements’. The students are therefore expected to have knowledge of continuum mechanics (stresses, strains, elasticity). Basic notions of structural mechanics and strength of materials are also required. Finite element concepts will be extensively used.
The course slides will be made available to students at the first course.
Exercises are organised to use the theoretical concepts in the computation of a real structure. The exercises will consist of a project based on a real-life example, for instance the computation of a real structure based on plans. The idea is to learn how to choose simplifying assumptions for the modelling of the structure, based on the available information and on the expected outcome of the calculation. A commerciallyavailable software will be used for this purpose.
At the end of this course, the students should be able to
· Translate a structural mechanics problems into a computational model using proper assumptions
· Select the proper computational approach for a given problem
· Use commercial finite element packages to solve structural mechanics problems
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others.
The Master of Science in Engineering has the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can combine computational modelling methods and experimental techniques to tackle complex structural and material analysis problems.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Structures can integrate advanced modelling tools for the design of complex structures in civil engineering.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Andere bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
The goal of the assessment is globally to verify if the student is able to
The assessment will be based on a written report explaining the work performed during the exercises.
Each group of students (2 students per group) will have to explain how they dealt with the modelling of their structure, based on a portfolio maintained during the exercise sessions. During this report presentation, questions related to the selected formulations will be asked to connect the practical exercise to the theoretical basis given during the course.
The aim of this evaluation is to test the understanding of key principles, assumptions and objectives of the different computational techniques. The course notes can be used freely during the examination.
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