Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Theory and methods of numerical solutions for nonlinear engineering problems • Solution of selected engineering problems with practical relevance by application of numerical simulation with commercial codes Examples will be from the following fields Civil Engineering • Bridges • Tunnels • High rising buildings • Soil deformations • Groundwater flow and mass transportBuilding Physics • Heat transfer problems • Heat bridgesThermomechanical Problems • Simulation of fire loading on structuresGeneral Mechanical Simulations • Material testingMechanical and Aerospace Engineering • Metal forming • Crash simulation • Transport vehicles • Engines • Wind turbines

Learning outcomes

Knowledge • Formulation of geometrically and/or materially nonlinear engineering problems • Principal structure of FE-codes for numerical simulation • Numerical methods for nonlinear solutionApplication • Generation of structural models • Discretization of structure or fluid • Development and specification of appropriate load models for static and dynamic loading • Nonlinear solutionAbilities • Competent use of commercial FE-codes for numerical simulation of nonlinear problems in engineering • Verification of results based on engineering competence

Assessment

• Numerical solution of a nonlinear problem - preferably in context with a current research project at BTU (60%) • Presentation, 20 min. and discussion of results (40%)

Remarks

SS4 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.