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- Instructor(s)
- Yoshino Masahiko Nakano Yutaka Okuma Masaaki
- Class Format
- Lecture / Exercise
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr5-8(W241)
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- Course number
- MEC.K332
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/3/26
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- Japanese
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Course description and aims
[Description]
This course consists of lectures on the fundamental theory of the finite element method and exercises in finite element analysis using computers.
[Aims]
The aim of this course is for students to acquire the ability to make practical use of the finite element method.
Student learning outcomes
Students learn basic theory and practical analysis techniques of 2D elasticity finite-element method. They understand analysis precision, how to construct FEM models, and evaluation methods of the analysis result.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| A lecturer who have experience working at a company will educate them so that they can learn a wide range of practical knowledge on the importance of the fundamentals of FEM simulation and its applications, including experience in the company. |
Keywords
Elasticity, potential field, two dimensions, triangle element, isoparametric element
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
At each class, students are given a lecture and exercise problems. Use your own laptop computer.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Do you understand the necessity of finite-element method? |
| Class 2 | approximate methods of solution of differential equations | To understand numerical methods for Poisson's equation. |
| Class 3 | Finite element method for potential field, 1D finite element method | To understand approximation method using 1D finite element method. |
| Class 4 | Finite element method for potential field, ２D finite element method | To understand approximation method using 2D finite element method. |
| Class 5 | theory of elasticity | To review theory of elasticity. |
| Class 6 | Fundamental theory of elastic FEM, principle of the virtual work | To formulate with the principle of virtual work. |
| Class 7 | Triangle element | To understand characteristics of the triangle elements. |
| Class 8 | 2D finite element method for elastic analysis | To understand principle of 2D elastic FEM analysis. |
| Class 9 | isoparametric element | To understand a isoparametric element. |
| Class 10 | 2D finite element method with isoparametric element | To understand 2D finite element method with isoparametric element. |
| Class 11 | axisymmetric element | To understand the axisymmetric element. |
| Class 12 | Finite element method with axisymmetric element | To understand finite element method with axisymmetric element. |
| Class 13 | Expertise of finite element method | To understand expertise of finite element method. |
| Class 14 | Exercise in finite element analysis | To solve exercise problems. |
Textbook(s)
Lecture materials will be uploaded to OCW.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Books specified by the instructor.
Assessment criteria and methods
To be evaluated based on reports and evaluation test.
Related courses
- MEC.B213 ： Partial Differential Equations
- MEC.C201 ： Mechanics of Materials
- MEC.A201 ： Engineering Mechanics
- MEC.B214 ： Vector Analysis
- LAS.M102 ： Linear Algebra I / Recitation
- LAS.M106 ： Linear Algebra II
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
It is required to have knowledge on "Linear Algebra I,II (LAS.M102,LAS.M106)","Mechanics of Materials A(MEC.C201)","Engineering Mechanics(MEC.A201)", Partial Differential Equations, Tensor, and Vector Analysis.
Other
It is required to bring a note PC in which the software Excel is installed.
