4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023625ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
This course should follow the course ‘Structural analysis and Finite elements’
The students are expected to have basic 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 introduce the non linear complexities step-by-step.
Exercises consist of 3 projects:
- introduction on a simple 1dof structure (instability) and implementation of a simple nonlinear code,
- Use of a commercial software to solve a practical problem.
Each of them results in a written report used for evaluation
After the end of the course, the students are expected to
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 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 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.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 60% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The goal of the assessment is globally to verify if the student is able to
The assessment is twofold:
First, there is a evaluation of the written reports corresponding to the exercise sessions. This amounts for 40% of the final note of the course.
A written examination is held at the end of the course which matches 60% of the final note. The aim of this written evaluation is to test the understanding of key principles, assumptions and objectives of the different computational techniques and constitutive models by means of transversal questions.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)