CIVIL-449 / 6 credits

Teacher(s): Beyer Katrin, Lignos Dimitrios, Saloustros Savvas

Language: English


Summary

This course provides an introduction to the nonlinear modelling of civil engineering structures.

Content

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

CIVIL-321 Numerical modelling of solids and structures (or similar)

Courses on structural mechanics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Implement nonlinear finite element approaches for truss elements
  • Assess / Evaluate the consequences of modelling hypotheses on analysis results
  • Choose appropriate finite element formulations for nonlinear structural analysis problems
  • Develop models that represent the essentials of the nonlinear response of structures

Assessment methods

Assignments

Project during the semester

Final exam

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nonlinear analysis of structures
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nonlinear analysis of structures
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nonlinear analysis of structures
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nonlinear analysis of structures
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

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