Advanced Finite Element Methods
Finite Elemente Methoden für Fortgeschrittene
6 CPevery semesterENno longer offered
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
11144 (MM1), 23427 (MM3) (This courses should be taken before or simultaneously with the module. A certificate is not required for the registration.)
Contents
• Linear, Straight Timoshenko Beam Element • Galerkin-weighted Residual and Variational Principles • “Standard” and “Hierarchical” Element Shape Functions • Shear Deformable Plate Element, Locking • Variational Formulation of Finite Elements • Alternative Finite Element Formulations • Error Estimation and Adaptivity
Learning outcomes
Knowledge Development, application and behaviour of specific, high performance finite elements Application Application of the Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering problems Abilities Critical evaluation of the Finite Element solution, working with the general purpose Finite Element program ANSYS
Assessment
• Successful completion of 3 written documentations - as homework (60%) • Oral examination, 40 min. (40%)
Literature (5)
- Manuskript LS Statik und Dynamik, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
- Zienkiewicz, O.G., Taylor, R.L., The Finite Element Method, Mc Graw Hill, 1989/91 Vol. 1: Basic Formulation and linear Problems Vol. 2: Solid and Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics and Nonlinearity
- Cook, R.D. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, J.Wiley, 1989
- Werkle, H., Finite Elemente in der Baustatik, Vieweg, 2008
- Bathe, K.-J., Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall 1982
Remarks
SS3 In the event that the module cannot be taught or tested according to the present description (e.g. for reasons of infection protection), the alternatives communicated on relevant platforms (e.g. homepage or Moodle) apply.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 20 Oct 2026Original